July 31, 2013 PLAYpass gives Airmen up to $1,000 in discounts Airmen projected to deploy or have recently returned from a deployment can participate in the PLAYpass Get out and Play Program and save $500 to $1,000 on installation programs.The PLAYpass program is based upon discount cards which provide eligible Airmen and family members the opportunity to
May 27, 2011 PLAYpass offers fun for deployed single Airmen, families In continuing efforts to build a resilient force, single Airmen returning from deployment and families of deployed members can receive special discounts at select Force Support Squadron activities to help Airmen and their families ease the pressures and stress associated with deployments.Air Force
Nov. 4, 2011 Podcasts help Airmen understand workforce shaping From hiring controls to voluntary separation initiatives, the civilian workforce footprint is changing. Air Force Personnel Center officials are working to provide easy-to-digest information to the workforce.To help Airmen understand how they are or may be affected by workforce shaping initiatives,
Sept. 4, 2009 Policy change benefits disabled Airmen A policy change by officials here now allows some Airmen retiring with less than 20 years active service to receive retirement certificates.A change to Air Force Instruction 36-3203, Service Retirements, authorizes Airmen who are retired permanently for disability with less than 20 years of active
Sept. 19, 2008 Policy changes benefit Airmen headed for 365-day deployments Effective Oct. 1, the Air Force will implement policy changes to improve sourcing efficiency of 365-day deployments and ensure Airmen receive adequate notification prior to deployment. The new policy sets the deployment 'accept or decline' option at three calendar days, streamlines the verification
Nov. 10, 2009 Policy opens federal job opportunities for qualifying military spouses A new executive policy has pushed open the door for qualifying military spouses to enter the federal workforce, enabling them to apply for more jobs advertised on USAJOBS.Executive Order 13473, which went into effect Sept. 11, 2009, identified three groups of qualifying spouses now eligible to apply
Dec. 19, 2008 Policy update to make civilian hiring quicker To increase the efficiency in filling civilian vacancies, effective New Year's Day, selecting officials will have 45 days instead of 90 to choose the best-qualified candidate. "We continue to refine the civilian hiring process where we can to speed up the hiring action," said Maj. Gen. K.C. McClain,
April 15, 2024 Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
July 28, 2009 Post-9/11 GI Bill guidance sent to Airmen, commanders Air Force Personnel Center leadership provided updates to the field recently on the Air Force implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. For updated guidance, checklists and timeline information, visit the "Ask" AFPC Web site and click on the Post-9/11 GI Bill link. The updates include guidance on how
Sept. 14, 2011 POW/MIA Day more than annual observance for AFPC Every year on the third Friday in September during National POW/MIA Recognition Day the nation takes time to reflect on those Americans who paid the ultimate price for their country. For service casualty officers with the Air Force Missing Persons Branch honoring those unaccounted-for Airmen is a