Nov. 8, 2016 Newly established leave policy gives disabled veterans more time to address medical issues Under the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015, disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after Nov. 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Disabled veteran leave is available as a one-time benefit during
Nov. 2, 2016 FY17 NCORP application window now open The Air Force has released fiscal year 2017 retraining quotas for eligible noncommissioned officers via the NCO retraining program. The retraining program is a complimentary tool used to help balance and sustain the enlisted force as the Air Force continues to grow. While the AF is still
Oct. 14, 2016 Air Force approves Turkey incentive pay Active-duty Airmen assigned to Turkey between Aug. 29, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2018, may be eligible for the Secretary of the Air Force-approved Turkey Assignment Incentive Pay. Airmen may apply for TAIP at three points in time: prior to departing their losing station, within 30 days of arrival in
Sept. 16, 2016 FEGLI calculator makes choosing options easier during open season The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program calculator helps eligible federal employees make the right choices for themselves and their families during this open season which runs until Sept. 30. The Office of Personnel Management offers an FEGLI calculator to assist with rapid and
Aug. 30, 2016 Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program holds open season in September For the first time in 12 years, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program is having an open season, from Sept. 1-30, 2016. During the open season, eligible federal employees can enroll in FEGLI or increase coverage up to the maximum offered by the program, including Option C coverage on
Aug. 22, 2016 Air Force releases FY17 first-term Airman retraining quotas The Air Force has approved 1,688 fiscal year 2017 retraining quotas in 74 Air Force specialty codes for eligible active duty first-term Airmen.
Aug. 10, 2016 Intent to apply for AF enlisted medical degree preparatory program due Oct. 7 Eligible active duty, reserve and guard enlisted Airmen interested in pursuing a medical degree must submit their intent to apply email by Oct. 7 and complete their application for the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program by Dec. 9, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.The EMDP2
Aug. 4, 2016 Leader training on Blended Retirement System available via mobile app The new Blended Retirement System is a hot topic of conversation across the Department of Defense, and most total force members have questions on how it will work and who is eligible.The online BRS leader course released in June is designed to educate leaders on the new retirement system. The
June 22, 2016 Airman earns 'Ultimate Champion' title at Warrior Games Medically retired Master Sgt. Reese Hines earned the "Ultimate Champion" title and bragging rights at the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy here.Vying for the title, athletes competed in their respective disability classifications in five sporting events. Each
June 17, 2016 Blended retirement system training now available Online training designed to educate Airmen about the new Blended Retirement System, the Defense Department system with changes on the current military retirement system, is now available via Joint Knowledge Online course number P-US1330. The course is also available to those without a Common Access