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July 16, 2020
Air Force releases master sergeant/20E7 promotion cycle statistics

20E7 results and statistics
July 9, 2020
20E5/E6 Promotion Timeline Update

20E5 and 20E6 promotion timeline update
July 8, 2020
Air Force selects 4,649 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts July 16

Air Force officials selected 4,649 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant in the 20E7 promotion cycle. The promotion list will post July 16.
July 1, 2020
College students participate in virtual civilian internship

As COVID-19 continues to shape a new normal for Air Force and Space Force operations, several hundred college students virtually on boarded as Air Force civilian service summer interns June 15.
June 30, 2020
Air Force stands up new division to enhance customer service for EFMP families

The Department of the Air Force stood up a new division at the Air Force’s Personnel Center to integrate three Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) components -- medical, family support and assignments.
June 3, 2020
Squadron Commander, Superintendent Course goes virtual

The Air Force’s Personnel Center Squadron Commander and Superintendent Course has gone virtual.As the Defense Department continues to define its new norm due to COVID-19 precautions, AFPC hosted the virtual course May 18-21. The AFPC course directors acknowledged a group of new squadron commanders
May 27, 2020
Air Force delays mandatory wear-date for 2PFDU, OCP items

In an effort to reduce unnecessary stress on Airmen and Space professionals during COVID-19 restrictions, several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform on June 1, 2020, have been delayed to Sept. 1, 2020.
April 3, 2020
Air Force postpones boards due to COVID-19 restrictions

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – The Air Force is postponing promotion boards for the CY20B Colonel Biomedical Sciences Corps and Chaplain; CY20C Lieutenant Colonel Chaplain and Nurse Corps; and CY20B Chaplain Central Selection Boards, originally scheduled to convene here June 8. The boards
March 23, 2020
Air Force provides WAPS testing guidance

Air Force officials announced today that Weighted Airman Promotion System testing is postponed through May 11 to help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19). Airmen can voluntarily elect to test prior to May 11 pending testing center availability. Additionally, Airmen who have
March 20, 2020
Air Force Master Sergeant (20E7) promotion board rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions

Air Force Master Sergeant (20E7) promotion board rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions
March 13, 2020
DoD Directs Stop Movement in response to COVID-19

The Department of Defense issued a stop movement of all personnel to, from or through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designated Level 3 COVID-19 locations effective March 13 and for the next 60 days. Following Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper’s announcement of new travel restrictions,
March 6, 2020
Air Force Assistance Fund 2020 campaign, helping Airmen and families

The 2020 Air Force Assistance Campaign runs March 2 through April 10.
March 3, 2020
Air Force releases senior master sergeant/20E8 promotion cycle statistics

20E8 promotion statistics
Feb. 24, 2020
Air Force selects 1,184 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 3

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Air Force officials have selected 1,184 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 15,544 eligible for a selection rate of 7.62 percent in the 20E8 promotion cycle. While this selection rate is lower than in previous years, the 20E8
Feb. 20, 2020
Air Force releases CY19E major LAF promotion list

The Air Force selected 2,215 active-duty captains for promotion to major during the calendar year 2019E Line of the Air Force central selection board.
Feb. 19, 2020
Squadron Commander, Superintendent Course gears up for 2020

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – The Air Force’s Personnel Center wrapped up a successful year of hosting nearly 400 students in its 2019 Squadron Commander and Superintendent Course and is off-and-running with its first 2020 class concluded.The three-and-a-half day course was offered eight
Feb. 13, 2020
Air Force extends 20E6 promotion testing window for 18 AFSCs

Air Force officials announced today that the promotion testing window for approximately 6,000 Airmen in the 20E6 promotion cycle will be extended through April 30 as a result of a potential compromise of promotion testing material.
Feb. 6, 2020
Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions

The Air Force selected 468 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel and major during recent central selection boards.
Feb. 3, 2020
AF selects 468 in CY19D field grade officer promotions; lists post Feb. 6

The Air Force selected 468 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel and major during recent central selection boards.
Jan. 31, 2020
AFPC Hosts Inaugural Innovation Symposium, Launches Idea Campaign

The Air Force’s Personnel Center’s new Innovation Cell hosted an inaugural innovation symposium Jan. 15-16. The event featured guest speakers, presentations and an expo, and also served as the platform to launch an internal idea crowdsourcing campaign called “Wild Ideas.”
Jan. 29, 2020
A true Warrior spirit

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — For many Airmen across the Air Force, volunteering often leads to enhanced professional development and a stronger performance report, but for Airman 1st Class Nathan Hall, a cyber transport technician from the 747th Communications Squadron, volunteering at
Jan. 27, 2020
U.S. Space Force seeks civilians to join staff

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The U.S. Space Force, the new branch of the Armed Forces established Dec. 20, has begun advertising to fill civilian staff positions in its initial headquarters, called the Office of the Chief of Space Operations. Advertisements for the first 35 positions were posted last week,
Jan. 21, 2020
A half-century of service

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – It was 1965 and she was in her early 20’s working as a city employee in the welfare department when she saw an opportunity to work for the federal government as an Air Force civilian.During that time, Mary O. Price saw limited options for women in the
Dec. 30, 2019
NCOs gain school attendance flexibility from EPME self-registration platform

The Air Force’s Personnel Center has created a new scheduling system that allows noncommissioned officers to choose when they attend the NCO Academy, Senior NCO Academy and Chief Leadership Course.
Dec. 20, 2019
Defense Department establishes U.S. Space Force

Today the President signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act and with it, directed the establishment of the U.S. Space Force as the sixth branch of the armed forces.
Dec. 20, 2019
Barrett, Air Force leaders applaud Space Force’s formal creation

In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law Dec. 20 by President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. Space Force is the sixth branch of the United States military.
Dec. 20, 2019
DOD opens Space Force: AF Academy supt says cadets will continue to contribute to space mission, research

Cadets will make big contributions to the new U.S. Space Force.
Dec. 19, 2019
Nurse enlisted commissioning program application window now open

The Air Force is now accepting applications with video interviews from active-duty Airmen for the Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program via myPers through Feb. 21, 2020. The selection board is scheduled for late April 2020.
Dec. 12, 2019
Air Force updates 2020 developmental education processes, policies

The Air Force’s Developmental Education Designation Board has implemented significant process improvements to the 2020 nomination procedures.
Nov. 25, 2019
Air Force releases chief master sergeant/19E9 promotion cycle statistics

The chief master sergeant promotion list is available on the Enlisted Promotions page of the Air Force’s Personnel Center website.
Nov. 20, 2019
AF releases FY20 Selective Retention Bonus program

The SRB is a tool used to retain Airmen in undermanned specialties. The program is designed to improve readiness and capacity by targeting retention of experienced Airmen in stressed career fields or those with high training costs.
Nov. 19, 2019
Civilian developmental education and strategic leader program application window opens Jan. 13

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – The application window for Civilian Developmental Education, Civilian Strategic Leader and the Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program assignments is Jan. 13 through Feb. 28, 2020, which is earlier than in previous years.Eligible Air Force civilians will use
Nov. 15, 2019
Air Force selects 530 in 19E9/chief master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Nov. 25

Air Force officials selected 530 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 19E9 promotion cycle. The promotion list will post Nov. 25.
Nov. 7, 2019
Air Force Employee Assistance Program: New phone number, new website goes live Nov. 10

The Air Force Employee Assistance Program will relaunch at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 10 with a new phone number and new website.
Nov. 7, 2019
AFPC improves military retirement eligibility process with automation

The Air Force’s Personnel Center implemented an automated process today that provides Airmen with an immediate determination of their retirement eligibility and prevents unnecessary application processing. The retirements branch currently receives about 1,300 eligibility reviews each month, each
Oct. 30, 2019
Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service

The change will eliminate the need for Airmen who have 12 or more years of service to continue to reenlist by aligning their separation dates with their high year of tenure dates.
Oct. 28, 2019
Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
Oct. 25, 2019
Wounded warrior, outreach specialist demonstrate lasting impact of connecting

The theme for the month of October is connectedness, and Melissa Wiest, AFW2 outreach specialist and retired master sergeant along with retired Staff Sgt. Seth Pena, AFW2 Ambassador, are living proof of just how important connectedness is.
Oct. 21, 2019
Air Force formalizes officer developmental categories, effective March O-5 board

Air Force officials reconfigured the single Line of the Air Force category, enhancing the officer talent management system and enabling tailored and agile development.
Oct. 18, 2019
Transition process improves through TAP refresh

The Transition Assistance Program received new curriculum and a slight makeover as of Oct. 1, 2019.
Oct. 3, 2019
Air Force on schedule with new uniform issue timeline

Trainees entering into Basic Military Training (BMT) at the 37th Training Wing this week are the first group to be issued the new Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms.After taking Airmen feedback into consideration, the uniform board members said they chose the OCP for the improved fit and
Sept. 18, 2019
Air Force fields new hiring process for new first sergeants

The Air Force has removed the first sergeant from Developmental Special Duty and implemented a new hiring process for new first sergeants.
Sept. 11, 2019
Deaf intern expands growth, service to country in AFMC security spectrum

Former Premier College intern Tina Banerjee continues to look beyond the challenges of being born deaf as she returns to Air Force Materiel Command as a Palace Acquire intern in the 88th Air Base Wing Information Protection organization.“For the longest time, I knew I wanted to serve my country
Aug. 22, 2019
Air Force releases 19E5/staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics

Air Force releases 19E5/staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics
Aug. 14, 2019
Air Force selects 14,235 in 19E5/staff sergeant promotion cycle

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Air Force officials have selected 14,235 senior Airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 29,179 eligible for a selection rate of 48.79 percent.The 19E5/staff sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force’s Personnel Center website Enlisted
Aug. 8, 2019
Autism at Work brings civilian opportunities to individuals on the spectrum

The Autism at Work program, a collaboration between the Air Force Materiel Command and Wright State University, offers students and recent graduates with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum the opportunity to participate in paid, one-year internships as Air Force civilians. The program provides the
Aug. 6, 2019
Civilian finds career, family at AFMC

It is one thing to love a job and career, but when peace, comfort and a sense of home can be found in the workplace, heading to work even on the worst of days is much easier. For one Air Force Materiel Command civilian, the Air Force provided her not only with a career but the chance to grow and
Aug. 2, 2019
Air Force releases Officer Instructor and Recruiting Special Duty candidate lists

AF releases candidate lists for Officer Instructor and Recruiting Special Duty. This program is the next significant milestone in the Air Force’s initiative to transform the officer talent management process used to fill education, training and recruiting positions.
July 31, 2019
AFPC hosts 2019 Civilian Personnel Training Summit

AFPC hosted the 2019 Civilian Personnel Training Summit in San Antonio, Texas, July 22 - 26.
July 23, 2019
Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2019

Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2019
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.
July 19, 2019
Airman bridges the gap with Career Skills Program

Using the Career Skills Program to assist with bridging the gap while transitioning from military to civilian employment, Senior Airman Lauren Phipps, 19th Wing Staff Agency unit deployment manager, will soon begin an internship at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library assisting in creating a
July 18, 2019
Air Force releases technical sergeant/19E6 promotion cycle statistics

Air Force releases technical sergeant/19E6 promotion cycle statistics
July 10, 2019
Air Force selects 9,467 in 19E6/technical sergeant promotion cycle

Air Force officials have selected 9,467 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 29,328 eligible for a selection rate of 32.28 percent.
July 1, 2019
Air Force officials announce training instructor tour length changes

The Air Force will change the tour length for Military Training Instructors from 42 to 36 months and Military Training Leaders, AETC Technical Training Instructors and Professional Military Education instructors from 48 to 36 months. Every Airman will have an option to extend for an additional year.
June 14, 2019
Premier College Interns immerse into Air Force mission

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Air Force’s Personnel Center hosted its first of four 2019 Premier College Intern Program symposiums in San Antonio, Texas, May 29-31 with more than 60 interns attending.The 12-week paid intern program is designed to attract full time college students
May 31, 2019
Secretary, chief of staff initiate dialogue with commanders on a plan for new officer promotion categories

The memo explains the proposed change and directs commanders to solicit and provide feedback from officers to major command commanders by July 31, with “a final recommendation due to the secretary and chief not later than 30 August 2019.”
May 28, 2019
Superintendents join AFPC Squadron Commander Course

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Air Force’s Personnel Center hosted its third 2019 Squadron Commander Course here, May 13-16, and for the first time included squadron superintendents. AFPC has eight squadron commander courses planned throughout 2019 after a six-year course
May 22, 2019
Air Force releases master sergeant/19E7 promotion cycle statistics

Air Force releases master sergeant/19E7 promotion cycle statistics and a link to the selection list.
May 20, 2019
AFPC “Roadshow” Town Hall

The AFPC briefers discussed changes on both the civilian and military side which affect how jobs are filled, how long it takes for a civilian to get hired, and the speed at which orders are received.
May 15, 2019
Air Force to pay up to $500 for spouse occupational license transfer during PCS

The Air Force announced the spouse re-licensure reimbursement program, May 15, which would provide financial relief up to $500 to Airmen whose spouses must obtain state occupational relicensures or recertifications during a permanent change of station or assignment across state lines.
May 13, 2019
Air Force transitions enlisted specialty, grows Special Tactics capabilities

Enlisted Airmen have been analyzing weather since the very beginning of American military flight in 1917. Decades of hard-earned experience led to Special Operations Weather Team Airmen being designated with their own Air Force Specialty Code in 2008.By combining the core skills of Special Operation
May 10, 2019
Air Force selects 4,733 in 19E7/master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 22

The 19E7/master sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force’s Personnel Center website Enlisted Promotions page, the Air Force Portal and myPers May 22 at 8 a.m. CST.
May 2, 2019
Air Force hosts Gold Star and Surviving Family Members summit

SHALIMAR, Fla. -- The Air Force hosted its first Gold Star and Surviving Family Members Summit at the Air Force Enlisted Village, here, April 30. The event, supported by the Air Force Families Forever Program, focused on enduring support for Gold Star and Surviving family members.“So many of you,
April 29, 2019
Air Force Civilian Service seeks skilled employees

Air Force Civilian Service plans on hosting more than 80 job fairs across the United States during fiscal year 2019 and anticipates adding more than 3,000 qualified civilians to the Air Force workforce.
April 25, 2019
AF selects 665 in CY18D captains quarterly selection process

The Air Force selected 665 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the Calendar Year 18D Captain Line of the Air Force, Chaplain, Line of the Air Force – Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Sciences Corps quarterly selection process.
April 24, 2019
Air Force adopts USAJOBs as civilian deployment application platform

Civilian Airmen who wish to volunteer for a deployment now have the benefit of using USAJOBs to submit their applications, which enhances their ability to pursue expeditionary civilian opportunities.
April 23, 2019
Air Force senior leaders update OCP uniform guidance

The Air Force announced April 23 new rules on Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms that aim to better fit the needs of Airmen and the jobs they do while also holding fast to tradition.
April 22, 2019
Air Force announces FY19 Aviation Bonus expansion for Air Battle Managers

The Air Force announced April 22 details of the expanded fiscal year 2019 Aviation Bonus program, intended to increase the number of air battle managers.
April 21, 2019
Career Skills Program prepares Airmen for employment after service

The Air Force Career Skills Program, or CSP, prepares Airmen through vocational and technical training for a specific career or trade when transitioning from military to civilian employment.
April 16, 2019
Air Force Civilian Service seeks talent through virtual hiring events

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Air Force Civilian Service’s Talent Acquisition Division at the Air Force’s Personnel Center hosted an online virtual hiring event April 10 supporting Air Force Materiel Command’s recruiting efforts. Although virtual hiring events aren’t new for the AFPC
April 12, 2019
Air Force releases CY19A officer central selection board results for Medical Service, Nurse Corps

The Air Force has released the selection lists from the CY19A central selection boards for the Medical Service and Nurse Corps.
April 11, 2019
Air Force announces selection process for officer instructor and recruiting special duty assignments

The Air Force announced that beginning in April 2019, officers will be screened and selected for formal instructor and recruiting special duty positions.
April 2, 2019
2019 USAF Test Pilot School applications due May 29

Application packages for the 2019 U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School selection board are due by May 29.
March 29, 2019
Air Force releases CY18E/O-5 Nurse Corps selection board results

The Air Force has released the selection list from the calendar year 18E central selection board for lieutenant colonels in the Nurse Corps competitive category.
March 27, 2019
AFPC hosts Squadron Commander Course

After a six-year hiatus, the course was reinstituted in January and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron commanders a first-hand opportunity to learn about key issues and processes about AFPC’s key programs and processes for talent management and care for Airmen and families.
March 21, 2019
AF announces 2019 Warrior Games team line-up

The U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) is proud to announce the 2019 Air Force Warrior Games team.
March 7, 2019
Air Force releases senior master sergeant/19E8 promotion cycle statistics

The senior master sergeant promotion list is available on the Enlisted Promotions page of the Air Force’s Personnel Center website, the Air Force Portal and myPers.
March 6, 2019
Air Force provides employment support for spouses

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities are available to military spouses.
March 5, 2019
Civilian leadership program accepting nominations through May 1

Eligible Air Force civilians may apply for fiscal 2020 Civilian Strategic Leader Program experiential assignment opportunities through May 1 using MyVector.The Air Force’s senior civilian career broadening program, CSLP is for General Schedule 13 to 15 (and equivalent) employees and is designed to
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.
Feb. 28, 2019
Air Force tour lengths change for two European locations

Papa Air Base, Hungary, and Moron AB, Spain, get new unaccompanied tour lengths this April.
Feb. 27, 2019
Air Force selects 1,434 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 7

Air Force officials selected 1,434 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant in the 19E8 promotion cycle. The promotion list will post March 7.
Feb. 25, 2019
2020 academic year developmental education application window opens for civilians

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Eligible Air Force civilians may apply for developmental education for the 2020 academic year from March 1 through May 1 via myVECTOR. Developmental education programs, including the Civilian Strategic Leader and the Engineer and Scientist Exchange programs
Feb. 8, 2019
AF selects 983 officers for promotion to captain

Air Force selects 983 officers for promotion to captain.
Feb. 6, 2019
Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions

The Air Force has released the latest selection lists from the calendar year 18B, CY18C and CY18D central selection boards for field grade officers in the Line of the Air Force, Chaplain, Nurse Corps and LAF-Judge Advocate competitive categories.
Feb. 4, 2019
Air Force ends promotion testing for E-7 and above

The Air Force announced today it is removing the Weighted Airman Promotion System testing requirement for active-duty promotions to the grades of E-7 through E-9, beginning this fall with the 2019 E-9/chief master sergeant promotion cycle.
Jan. 31, 2019
AF gets bigger bang for EOD bucks

The Air Force wants to give Explosive Ordnance Disposal senior noncommissioned officers a bigger bang in their paychecks in the form of a selective retention bonus if they’ll agree to stay in EOD for a minimum of three more years.
Jan. 31, 2019
Talent Marketplace assignment system expands to all officer specialty codes

The Air Force will use Talent Marketplace, a key talent management technology, to manage all officer assignments going forward, starting with the Winter 2019/2020 assignment cycle. All officers should log on to myVECTOR to update their profile information by Feb. 8.
Jan. 23, 2019
Air Force announces fiscal year 2019 aviation bonuses

The Air Force announced Jan. 23 the details of the fiscal year 2019 Aviation Bonus program.
Jan. 8, 2019
Air Force releases CY18A, CY18C officer central selection board results for Medical, Dental, Biomedical Sciences Corps

The Air Force has released the names of the 574 officers on the selection lists from the calendar year 18A and CY18C central selection boards for the Medical, Dental and Biomedical Sciences Corps.
Dec. 19, 2018
One-day event streamlines hiring process for maintainers

The 412th Maintenance Group teamed up with the 412th Force Support Squadron Civilian Personnel Section, the 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron, the 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and the Air Force Personnel Center Hill-OL Staffing Office to hold a one-stop hiring event Dec. 13.
Dec. 13, 2018
December enlisted in-system, SNCO board supplemental promotion list released

The Air Force selected 307 Airmen today for promotion via enlisted supplemental promotion processes.
Dec. 12, 2018
AFPC showcases Premier College Intern Program to local students

Approximately 30 students from Texas A&M University-San Antonio toured the Air Force’s Personnel Center here Nov. 30 to get a first-hand understanding of the Premier College Intern Program.
Dec. 6, 2018
Air Force releases chief master sergeant 18E9 promotion cycle statistics

Air Force releases chief master sergeant 18E9 promotion cycle statistics
Nov. 27, 2018
Air Force selects 479 in chief master sergeant 18E9 promotion cycle; list posts Dec. 6

Air Force officials selected 479 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 18E9 promotion cycle. The promotion list will post Dec. 6.
Nov. 8, 2018
November enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list released

November enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list released
Nov. 7, 2018
Advance assignments now available to Airmen deploying for 365-day Extended Deployments

Effective Nov. 1, active duty Airmen selected for an extended deployment may apply to receive an advance assignment up to 16 months prior to the projected Report Not Later Than Date of the assignment.
Nov. 7, 2018
Air Force releases 2018 officer developmental education selection results

In-residence developmental education results are out, along with a new IDE/SDE exchange program for line officers.

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