Oct. 4, 2016 OTS flight commander positions open to reservists The Air Force has opportunities for air reserve component members to tap into the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program in the Officer Training School at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard officers in the grades of first lieutenant
Sept. 1, 2021 Over 1,200 civilians selected for various leadership programs, assignments More than 180 Department of the Air Force civilians were selected for developmental opportunities and leadership assignments by the Academic Year 2022 Civilian Developmental Education (CDE) and Civilian Strategic Leader Program (CSLP) Board. The CDE/CSLP board, which consisted of 13 members of the
Feb. 25, 2021 Over 530 students complete 2020 squadron leadership course; AFPC ready for 2021 After another successful year hosting the Air Force’s Personnel Center Squadron Commander and Superintendent course and educating more than 530 students on various focus areas, AFPC hosted its first 2021 virtual course this week.The first course of 2020 was held in February on the AFPC campus, with
July 13, 2012 Overseas extension incentives changes ahead Airmen stationed at overseas long tour locations who extend their tour Aug. 1 or later may be eligible for incentives, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.Recent changes to the Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program will affect members who make a "date eligible for return from overseas"
June 27, 2012 Overseas scholarship, fellowship applications due in July Airmen who want to attend university overseas, be a White House fellow, serve a two-year fellowship in Japan, or compete for an information assurance scholarship have until July 31 to submit their application, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. "These programs help us develop Airmen, which
Feb. 20, 2013 Panetta notifies Congress DOD preparing for furloughs Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has notified Congress that the Defense Department is prepared to implement furloughs for civilian personnel in response to the threat of sequestration.In a memo to all employees, Panetta vowed to continue working with Congress to avoid sequestration, which would add
Sept. 11, 2015 Pararescue senior NCOs eligible for retention bonus Master, senior master and chief master sergeant pararescue Airmen who have between 19 and 28 years of service may be eligible for a critical skills retention bonus.The CSRB is one tool the Air Force uses to maintain strength in critical career fields, and to ensure operational and mission capacity
May 9, 2008 Pararescueman receives 2008 Pitsenbarger Award for lifesaving actions The Air Force Sergeants Association has named Tech. Sgt. Davide Keaton, an Air Force pararescueman at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., as its 2008 Pitsenbarger Award recipient. AFSA's Pitsenbarger Award annually recognizes Air Force enlisted members who perform heroic acts, on or off duty, that result in
June 30, 2016 Pararescueman receives 2016 Pitsenbarger Award for lifesaving actions The Air Force Sergeants Association has named Technical Sgt. Daniel S. Flechsenhaar, an Air Force pararescueman at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., as its 2016 Pitsenbarger Award recipient.AFSA's Pitsenbarger Award annually recognizes Air Force enlisted members who perform heroic acts, on or off duty,
Aug. 30, 2013 Passport, VISA mandatory before overseas PCS The number of Airmen and families moving overseas without the proper passport or VISA is increasing, according to Air Force Personnel Center officials.This costs Airmen time and money during a permanent change of station, and it's a waste of Air Force funds as well."Airmen and family members who PCS