Jan. 22, 2009 Spread the Word teams to start base-to-base visits A team from the Air Force Personnel Center here successfully wrapped up phase one of the educational Spread the Word briefings Jan. 14, paving the way for the next round of experts to begin phase two - which involves taking the message to more than 70 remaining Air Force bases. "This has been a
Jan. 21, 2009 Two AF lodging supporters earn first commander's service award The Department of the Air Force presented the first Commander's Award for Public Service to Joseph McInerney and Joseph Spinnato at a ceremony in New York City in November 2008. The Commander's Award for Public Service recognizes outstanding contributions to the quality of life of the Armed Forces.
Jan. 14, 2009 AF Clubs gain 10,000 new members, name prize winners The Air Force Clubs Division, part of the Air Force Services Agency located in San Antonio, recently gained more than 10,000 new members during their annual membership campaign. "Our bases did a great job of executing this year's program and promoting the benefits of club membership," said Fred
Jan. 7, 2009 21 Airmen receive 2008 Presidential Rank Award Twenty-One Air Force senior executives and senior professionals received the 2008 Presidential Rank Award for sustained achievement in government service. President Bush announced the recipients at the Pentagon Sep. 30, 2008. The Air Force will honor the award recipients at a ceremony in April.
Dec. 31, 2008 Web initiative streamlines overseas outprocessing Air Force Personnel Center officials here recently introduced a new initiative that will streamline final processing for Airmen retiring or separating from overseas areas. With this change, additional travel to a separation processing base is no longer required. The new procedure is part of Air
Dec. 30, 2008 Officials seek 10 enlisted for AFIT degree program Air Force Institute of Technology officials are offering 10 noncommissioned officers the opportunity to pursue an advanced science, engineering or management degree at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Ten NCOs from around the Air Force will be selected in February to attend the
Dec. 10, 2008 AFPC Executive Director presented Presidential Rank Award Bill Carr, deputy undersecretary (military personnel policy) for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, presented the Meritorious Presidential Rank Award Tuesday to Sheila Earle, executive director, Air Force Personnel Center. "Sheila has been a colleague, a friend, and a brilliant contributor to
Dec. 10, 2008 Team brings personal touch to personnel issues A six-person team from the Air Force Personnel Center here spoke to Team Randolph members in two separate sessions Dec. 8 as part of the Air Force-wide "Spread the Word" tour. The Spread the Word briefings provided information on personnel issues and delivery transformation, and allowed all Airmen
Dec. 5, 2008 New TSP contribution limits set for 2009 The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced an increase in the 2009 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions. The limit is now $16,500, up from $15,500 for 2008. In addition, contributions for the TSP catch-up plan will increase to $5,500, up from
Dec. 3, 2008 AF Climate Survey deadline extended to Dec. 14 If you want to play a part in shaping our future Air Force, an effective and proven tool may be sitting in your inbox. Since Oct. 1, an initial e-mail invitation and several follow-on reminders were sent out Air Force-wide, which included a link to the 2008 Air Force Climate Survey and