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  • The value of $1

    Having insurance is always good and not spending a lot on the coverage is even better. So, getting $100,000 in traumatic injury life insurance coverage for $1 is great.The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection program rider provides for payment to service members who are

  • Think of the MTF if injured on the job

    When an Air Force civilian employee is injured on the job, time can be vitally important in getting that injury treated. One of the best solutions for both the employee and the Air Force is to use the base military treatment facility emergency room, - yet few employees take advantage of this

  • Thousands of families sign up for FitFamily

    Within the first week of the launch of FitFamily, more than 2,000 families have signed up for the program at http://www.usafFitFamily.com.FitFamily empowers families to take charge of their lifestyles and make healthier choices. The program offers innovative ideas, resources and activities for Air

  • Three AFPC Airmen become U.S. citizens

    Three Airmen from the Air Force Personnel Center here raised their right hands and pledged to defend and support the U.S. Constitution for the second time in their lives during a special naturalization ceremony July 9 in San Antonio. The first time they made this commitment was when they initially

  • Three Air Force Wounded Warriors participate in AFA Cycling Classic

    Three Air Force Wounded Warriors shared their journey from injury to recovery during an Air Force Association discussion panel and then participated in the AFA Cycling Classic held in early June in Arlington, Virginia.The AFA event hosted cyclists of all abilities for two days of riding and racing,

  • Three Airmen win 'Best in Show' photography contest

    Defense Department leaders honored three Airmen Nov. 30, for their participation in the Arts in Embassies program. The Airmen were part of a group of 12 photography winners, selected from over 3,000 photo submissions.Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the

  • Thrift savings plan contribution limits increase in 2012

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the 2012 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions has increased from $16,500 to $17,000 for 2012, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The TSP catch-up plan contribution limit will remain at $5,500. TSP

  • Thrift savings plan contribution limits increase in 2013

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the 2013 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions increased from $17,000 to $17,500 for 2013, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The TSP catch-up plan contribution limit will remain at $5,500. TSP is a

  • Thrift Savings Plan introduces new Roth option

    Department of Defense civilian employees eligible for the Thrift Savings Plan may begin to contribute to the Roth TSP today. This new feature allows members to contribute on an after-tax basis and receive tax-free earnings when they funds from their TSP accounts. Air Force serviced civilians may

  • Thrift Savings Plan limits increase for 2015

    The Internal Revenue Service has announced increased limits for 2015 Thrift Savings Plan contributions."The maximum contribution amount for traditional and/or Roth TSP will be $18,000; this is an increase from the elective deferral limits of 2013 and 2014, which was $17,500," said Erica Cathro, AFPC

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