April 18, 2018 Airman’s dream becomes reality through Career Intermission Program 1Lt. Travis Barrino, a former enlisted chaplain’s assistant, used the Career Intermission Program to make his dream of becoming a chaplain a reality. The Career Intermission Program is designed to allow Airmen the flexibility to manage short-term conflicts between service responsibilities, family
May 6, 2024 Airmen and Guardians urged to update vRED, SOES Airmen and Guardians should routinely review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data (vRED) and Servicemembers’ Online Enrollment System (SOES).vRED is a central repository for emergency contact information should an Airman or Guardian become severely ill, injured, wounded or deceased.
Feb. 13, 2014 Airmen can 'chat' live via myPers for personnel support Air Force Personnel officials have implemented a live chat capability on the myPers website to allow real-time communication between Airmen in the field and personnel specialists.Launched in 2012, myPers represents a shift from primarily face-to-face personnel interaction to a process that enables
May 15, 2014 Airmen can modify myPers home page to make searches easier Airmen using myPers have multiple role options available to help them locate the information they need faster and easier.When users log in, the system takes them to a default page attached to their authentication credentials (i.e., active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, retiree or
July 1, 2009 Airmen can now apply to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits The Department of Defense began accepting applications from Airmen to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to dependents June 29. "The Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer of benefits option is a landmark benefit to eligible Airmen," said Lt. Gen. Richard Newton III, Air Force Personnel and Manpower deputy
Aug. 29, 2013 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
Nov. 18, 2010 Airmen continue to provide feedback through AF climate survey More than 130,000 people have participated in this year's Air Force Climate Survey, but more are needed to participate and provide their feedback to Air Force commanders and senior leadership before the survey closes on Nov. 28.The climate survey assesses the opinions and perceptions of active duty,
Sept. 23, 2013 Airmen directed to visit PRDA to view personnel records The Air Force Personnel Center plans to reduce access Airmen have to the Automated Records Management System - better known as ARMS - on AFPC Secure Sept. 30.ARMS consolidated active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard military personnel records from each installation during the last few years.
Feb. 1, 2013 Airmen eligible to retrain in March should submit package by Feb. 15 Editor's note: This story is a part of a series of articles to inform and educate total force Airmen about personnel programs impacted by the Military Personnel Data System upgrade occurring in March.Air Force officials are encouraging active duty Airmen who are eligible to retrain in March to
Oct. 29, 2010 Airmen embracing fitness culture "Readiness," said the chief master sergeant of the Air Force, "is the primary purpose of developing the new fitness standard, and so far Airmen are stepping up to the challenge as the program normalizes." The new physical training standard is a way to ensure Airmen are prepared to do the nation's