May 15, 2014 Take 'FIVE' to get free money for your TSP account The Thrift Savings Plan has launched the "Take FIVE for Your Future" educational campaign encouraging civilian employees to take advantage of free government TSP matching contributions by putting at least 5 percent from each paycheck into their account. "Employees who fail to do this are losing
May 6, 2014 FY15 RIF board to convene Oct. 1 The Air Force will convene a fiscal year 2015 Force Management Reduction in Force Board Oct. 1, 2014 to evaluate some captains and majors for continued retention, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.The RIF, combined with Voluntary Separation Pay Program and Temporary Early Retirement
May 6, 2014 May 5 - Pulse on AF force management This week's force management update focuses on the latest voluntary and involuntary matrices, officer reduction in force boards, and voluntary separation pay information, in a continued effort to bring Airmen the latest, most accurate information concerning the complex and dynamic force management
May 2, 2014 Wounded warrior finds new place in the AF family (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story. )Faith and trust in what we cannot see.Those words are etched into his skin, right above a scar that, by itself, embodies the journey he has undertaken.
May 1, 2014 AF implements DOS Rollback Phase II The Air Force has implemented the 2014 Enlisted Date of Separation Rollback Program Phase II, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.The program accelerates the date of separation for Airmen who declined to acquire retainability for an assignment, training, retraining or professional
April 28, 2014 SGLI Premium Adjustment Effective July 1, 2014 The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program will adjust its monthly premium rate from 6.5 cents per $1,000 back to the 2006 rate of seven cents per $1,000 of insurance, a modest increase to ensure the SGLI program remains in a strong financial position.The Department of Veterans Affairs
April 15, 2014 April 14 - Pulse on AF force management New eligibility criteria, application deadlines and status updates are all featured in this force management update, an ongoing effort to bring Airmen the latest, most accurate information concerning the complex and dynamic force management programs.Additional TERA, VSP windowsThe Air Force will
April 14, 2014 AF opens additional TERA, VSP windows The Air Force will open two new fiscal year 2014 force management Temporary Early Retirement Authority application windows, and a new voluntary separation pay application window, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.Commonly referred to as the 15-year retirement, TERA eligibility will be
April 8, 2014 GEICO seeks nominees for 2014 military service award Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2014 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards.The annual awards recognize enlisted members from all military service branches, including active duty, Guard and Reserve, for their contributions to military and civilian
March 31, 2014 Air Force Military Athlete of the Year nominations due April 30 Nominations for the Air Force Military Athlete of the Year are due April 30, said Air Force Personnel Center officials.The program allows the Air Force to recognize outstanding male and female athletes and highlight their athletic performance and accomplishments throughout the last year."The