Aug. 17, 2021 Remembering the Old Enlisted Barracks of Randolph Field In 2001, the NPS created the Randolph Field Historic District because of its role in early aviation history, its unique design, and the fact many of its buildings remained unchanged from their original 1930s era construction.
Nov. 12, 2015 Reminder: Enlisted attaché duty applications due Sunday, Nov. 15 Active duty staff through senior master sergeants interested in attaché duty opportunities with international affairs teams around the world must submit their applications by Nov. 15 to be considered.The Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs is accepting
March 1, 2019 Reserve Citizen Airman Takes First in Cycling at 2019 Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials More than 120 wounded warriors from the Air Force and Army gathered March 1 to officially open the sixth annual Air Force Trials at Nellis Air Force Base.
July 23, 2019 Reserve Citizen Amputee Airman scores 9 medals, new perspective, at Wounded Warrior Games The DoD Wounded Warrior Games was established to rehabilitate and promote the health of wounded service members through the use of adaptive sports, teamwork and fitness. Here's one story of one Airman's journey to the Games.
Sept. 28, 2009 Reserve, retired rated officers given active-duty opportunity The secretary of the Air Force has initiated two voluntary recall to active duty programs and expanded the number of eligible Air Force specialties for an existing one to help minimize the service's critical shortage of rated officers."The rapid expansion of unmanned aircraft systems as well as
Dec. 16, 2015 Reservists go active duty At the beginning of fiscal year 2016 the Air Force Personnel Center launched the Voluntary Period of Active Duty program.The program is offering some great opportunities for Air Force Reservists interested in returning to active duty.Under VLPAD, opportunities to serve an active-duty tour for a
March 3, 2014 Retention recommendation forms critical for ERB, QFRB eligibles Commanders and senior raters of enlisted Airmen slated to meet the quality force review board in May or an enlisted retention board in June must complete an AF Form 3538E, Enlisted Retention Recommendation Form, for each eligible Airman, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. Completed forms
Oct. 2, 2017 Retired Air Force pilots welcomed back on active duty The Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program provides select retired Air Force pilots the opportunity
May 23, 2018 Retired Air Force rated officers welcomed back on active duty Retired Air Force rated officers with Air Force Specialty Codes 11X-pilot, 12X-combat systems officer or 13B-air battle manager are encouraged to apply for the Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program to help alleviate manning shortages within the Air Force rated community.Also eligible to
Feb. 7, 2024 Retired officers, enlisted members can rejoin active duty to offset personnel shortfalls The VRRAD program is a strategic enabler to embrace experienced talent, tapping into a valuable resource of retired members to fill critical roles to close the gap against our peer competitors.