Oct. 28, 2011 Air Force releases major, captain reduction-in-force board results Commanders Air Force-wide were notified Oct. 24 of the results of the Calendar Year 2011 Reduction-in-Force Board held at the Air Force Personnel Center here in September.The CY11 RIF board, which considered captains and majors in the Line of the Air Force competitive category, is part of the Air
Oct. 20, 2011 Nominations open for 2012 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2012 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award.There are three categories for award -- Airman, Noncommissioned Officer and Senior NCO. Major commands and the Air Force District of Washington will each nominate three candidates, one per category, to
Oct. 20, 2011 AFAF officials host video contest to raise awareness for charities The Air Force Assistance Fund is hosting an online video contest from Nov. 30 to Jan. 20, 2012 to help raise awareness for the AFAF's 2012 fundraising campaign.The concept for a video contest originated from an installation project officer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., who created a humorous
Oct. 17, 2011 Arts & Crafts program uses 'the bright side of your brain' Artists, craftsmen and photographers from across the Air Force have greater options to display their work through the 2012 U.S. Air Force Arts and Crafts Gallery program, which kicked off Oct 1.The cultural art program, which recognizes and showcases works in an online gallery, encompasses a new
Oct. 14, 2011 Application deadline for Stop-Loss compensation approaching The Oct. 21 deadline to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay is fast approaching. Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2004, may be eligible for the special pay compensation of $500 for each month they were affected. The 2009 War Supplemental
Sept. 23, 2011 Civilian career development webcasts slated Sept. 27, 29 and 30 Webcasts developed to help GS-7 through GS-11 civilian Airmen plan and manage their careers continue through the next five weeks, beginning with a Sept. 27 webcast at 8 a.m. Sessions have been earmarked for eligible civilians based on command. "This is our largest civilian Airman population," said
Sept. 20, 2011 Air Force officials announce FY12 voluntary force management measures Air Force leaders announced Sept. 9 the continuation of voluntary officer separation measures for fiscal year 2012 as part of the services' ongoing force-management initiatives.Air Force leaders implemented a tailored, multi-year program in 2010 to reduce the number of personnel to operate at the
Aug. 29, 2011 Mid-grade civilian career development webcasts begin Aug. 30 Webcasts developed to help GS-7 through GS-11 civilian Airmen plan and manage their careers will be held at various dates and times from Aug. 30 through Oct. 6. Sessions have been earmarked for eligible civilians based on command. Originally slated for June, the GS-7 through GS-11 webcasts were
Aug. 16, 2011 NAF cashiers to use electronic deposit check system Nonappropriated fund central cashiers have a new way to electronically deposit checks, thanks to the U.S. Department of Treasury's OTCnet system.The system allows installation Force Support Squadron NAF central cashiers to scan daily check deposits at their desk and convert the items into electronic
July 29, 2011 Minot situation serious, stop movement order remains The situation remains serious in the Minot Air Force Base area and the stop movement order remains in place, Air Force officials announced today.Heavy spring flooding forced many to evacuate the city of Minot N.D., prompting the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing commanders to request a partial