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  • Benefits Delivery at Discharge program redesigned for faster benefits

    The Benefits Delivery at Discharge program was recently redesigned to allow most service members to receive disability benefit decisions the day after their discharge.These changes will allow Veterans Affairs to conduct exams, review medical evidence and process ratings before Airmen are released

  • Black Flag: Taking care of those who wait

    The distinctive black flag, depicting a head lowered under a guard's watchtower, is often seen waving right below the American flag. Black patches with the mottos "You are not forgotten," "Keeping the promise" and "No one left behind" adorn leather vests, ball caps and bumper stickers across the

  • Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1

    One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018, with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.

  • Blended Retirement System Opt-In training now available to all Airmen

    The Department of Defense will implement the new Blended Retirement System in less than a year. While no one needs to make a decision until Jan. 1, 2018, all Airmen should take advantage of training and informational resources to research their options during 2017. Airmen eligible for the new

  • 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

  • BLUE: Air Force TV premieres new show

    Wounded warriors star on Air Force TV with the release of its all-new premiere broadcast show BLUE.The 30-minute show replaces the former Today's Air Force. BLUE will be released quarterly in order to provide a more exclusive and in-depth look into what is happening around the Air Force.Episode 1

  • Boy Scouts to honor enlisted heroes

    Nominations are due April 4 for the 6th Annual Scouting Salutes the Military Award, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.Sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America, the award recognizes an enlisted member, grade E-4 through E-6, from each branch of the military who has displayed outstanding

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