May 31, 2017 AF selects 50 physician assistant training program candidates The Air Force has selected 50 active-duty Airmen for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program, with the first phase of training to begin in August at Fort Sam Houston. The IPAP mission is to educate and train physician assistants for the uniformed services. The 29-month program is open to
May 31, 2017 Air Force Selection Board Secretariat releases 2018 selection board schedule The Air Force Selection Board Secretariat has released the calendar year 2018 selection board schedule. The schedule includes dates for master, senior master and chief master sergeant evaluation boards, senior noncommissioned officer supplemental boards, officer selection boards and the command
May 24, 2017 Follow-on options available to Airmen who volunteer for extended deployment Airmen, both officers and enlisted, who volunteer for an extended 365-day deployment can apply for one of two assignment options--either an advanced assignment or a two-year deferment from a permanent change of station, if eligible. “If an Airman signs the notification stating their intent to
May 24, 2017 AF proposes 1,600 personnel increase to command support staffs The Air Force plans to increase commander support staff manning across the force by 1,600 by fiscal year 2022 increasing total authorizations to more than 6,300. Currently, the personnel increase calls for 170 officers, 469 enlisted and 961 civilians with all civilian hires authorized for fiscal
May 23, 2017 Enlisted Airmen selected for 2017 nursing program Almost three dozen active-duty enlisted Airmen have been selected for the 2017 Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program following the April 17-19 selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center.The board met to review records and identify the top applicants for a commissioning opportunity in this
May 5, 2017 First group of enlisted Airmen complete RPA training program The first three NCOs have completed the Air Force’s undergraduate remotely piloted aircraft training program here May 5, 2017, and one was a distinguished graduate.
May 2, 2017 Missing Persons Branch aids family of Vietnam-era pilot, many others A 51-year journey -- to the day -- came to an end last month. Air Force Capt. Robert Barnett was laid to rest April 7 with full military honors at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.“The care and dignity exhibited at the funeral was extremely moving,” said Debra Coffey, Barnett’s daughter.
April 18, 2017 VLPAD adds 51 jobs; more active-duty openings for officer, enlisted The Air Force has expanded the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program, adding 51 additional Air Force Specialty Codes for select air reserve component officers. Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen from select Air Force officer and enlisted specialties may now serve on active duty in
April 6, 2017 Developmental special duties broaden experience The Air Force has identified 1,175 positions across 10 developmental special duties, or DSDs, for spring 2017. Identified as developmental due to their unique leadership roles and the responsibility to mentor and mold young Airmen, the 10 duties are: Career Assistance Advisor, Military Training
March 29, 2017 AF seeks 2017 JINSA Grateful Nation Award nominees The Air Force is seeking nominations for the 2017 Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Grateful Nation Award. This award is presented annually to six heroes who distinguished themselves through superior conduct in the war on terrorism. Honorees, who are enlisted members and junior