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  • 66 installations to receive virtual fitness kiosks

    To help improve total force fitness levels, the Air Force is installing "Fitness on Request" kiosks at 66 locations by the end of September, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.Part of the Operational Fitness Program, the kiosks are available to all Airmen, including retirees and family

  • Exchange Transitioning to Rip-Stop Airman Battle Uniform

    As the Air Force transitions from the Airman Battle Uniform to the Rip-Stop Airman Battle Uniform, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will no longer be able to order the ABU once the Defense Logistics Agency's stock is depleted and will sell only the RABU. "While the ABUs will still be authorized

  • Humanitarian assignments bring Airmen close to home

    When future Airmen begin their paperwork at a military entrance processing station, they are informed their assignments will largely be determined by "the needs of the Air Force."This need of an organization to fill job positions across the globe with qualified personnel often means Airmen will be

  • Same-sex spouses eligible for join spouse, accompanied assignments

    Air Force military members with same-sex active duty spouses are now eligible for join spouse assignment consideration and those with a civilian same-sex spouse are now eligible for command sponsorship consideration, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.Following a June 26 Supreme Court

  • Passport, VISA mandatory before overseas PCS

    The number of Airmen and families moving overseas without the proper passport or VISA is increasing, according to Air Force Personnel Center officials.This costs Airmen time and money during a permanent change of station, and it's a waste of Air Force funds as well."Airmen and family members who PCS

  • Airmen can showcase their talent during upcoming competition

    If you have talent and want to show it off, Air Force Personnel Center Services has an opportunity for you.The Air Force "U Got Talent" program features base-level competitions held around the world in September and October. Competitions are open to all active duty members, their spouses and

  • Same-sex spouses can get ID cards Sept. 3

    Same-sex spouses of Air Force military members, eligible civilian employees, and military retirees may be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System by their sponsors and get their dependent identification card beginning Sept. 3, Air Force Personnel Center officials said

  • Undergrad flying training applications due in November

    Eligible active duty officers interested in undergraduate flying training must apply by Nov. 29 to be considered by the UFT selection board, which convenes here Jan. 14, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.The board will review candidates for fiscal year 2014/2015 training requirements in the

  • AF nominates 3 for DOD Distinguished Civilian Service Award

    Three Air Force civilians have been nominated for the 58th Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.Nominees include Dr. Steven F. Butler, Air Force Materiel Command; Robert S. Jack, II, Air Force Global Strike Command; and Dr.

  • AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1

    Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the

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