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  • AF officials launch online civilian retirement tool

    Air Force human resources officials added a new feature in May to the Employee Benefits Information System Web application that allows Air Force appropriated fund civilians to request benefits-related actions online. The HR Link module will help civilians prepare for retirement, request a retirement

  • Attaché duty applications due in July

    Line of the Air Force active duty officers interested in opportunities to help build and sustain international relationships have until July 7 to apply for attaché officer duty at locations ranging from Burundi to Russia, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today.AFPC and the Secretary of

  • Promotion is in your hands

    It is up to you to get promoted, Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Noxon, Air Force Personnel Center enlisted promotions and testing superintendent, advises enlisted members.The enlisted promotion system is based on several weighted factors, most of which are within the member's control, he said. Those

  • Summer offers additional PLAYpass use opportunities

    As summer approaches, eligible Airmen and their families have the opportunity to use the PLAYpass, Get Out and PLAY program to save hundreds with discounts in recreational and life skill classes.PLAYpass cards, valued at more than $500, allow single Airmen returning from deployments, families of

  • AF releases supplemental promotion list

    More than 200 Airmen have been selected for promotion as part of the June enlisted supplemental promotion process, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.To see the list, go to http://www.afpc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-120607-013.pdf.  Airmen on the supplemental list are those who

  • Airmen will have more assignment prep time

    Following a full review of the permanent change of station orders process, Air Force Personnel Center officials have implemented a new policy that will allow members more time to schedule move-related appointments, said Dave Faris, AFPC PCS budget/assignment analysis section deputy chief.Defense

  • AF consolidates 3 field operating agencies

    Three San Antonio-based field operating agencies officially consolidated with Friday's initial operational capability announcement, Air Force officials said today. The Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Services Agency and Air Force Manpower Agency, FOAs under the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff

  • Dempsey: Military must persevere to solve suicide issue

    The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he disagrees "in the strongest possible terms" with an Army major general's characterization of suicide as a selfish act."I've been in contact with Army senior leadership and know they share my concern," Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said, regarding

  • Programs assist veterans with jobs, education, homes

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs wants veterans to know about their benefits, from job and education opportunities to home loans and programs for those who are disabled, a VA official said May 29.Veterans caught in today's high rate of unemployment likely can find a job in one of the more

  • Medical "C-code" not a deployment disqualifier

    Contrary to common belief, a medical assignment limitation code, commonly known as the "C-code," does not disqualify an Airman from deployment and it does not identify an Airman for medical discharge.According to Dr. (Lt. Col.) Keryl Green, Air Force Personnel Center Medical Retention Standards

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