Oct. 8, 2015 356 Airmen on October supplemental promotion list The Air Force selected 356 enlisted Airmen for promotion via the supplemental promotion process.To see the list, go to the Air Force Portal and select the promotion news link, or go to myPers, select "Active Duty AF Enlisted" from the drop down menu, select the "Promotion" link under "Learn More
Oct. 7, 2015 Recovery care coordinators watch over Airmen in greatest need Living with post-traumatic stress disorder, some days are better than others for retired Air Force Maj. Josh Leete.Dec. 4 last year started as a rough one. Before it was over, though, what happened that day may have saved his life, the major says.The career air traffic control officer parked his car
Oct. 6, 2015 SEJPME program completes transition to Joint Staff J-7 The Joint Staff J-7 Joint Knowledge Online Division in Suffolk, Virginia, has assumed responsibility for the Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education program, capping a year-long transition from the National Defense University.The Joint Staff J-7, director for Joint Force Development,
Sept. 28, 2015 AF Secretariat releases CY16 selection board schedule The Air Force Selection Board Secretariat has released the calendar year 2016 selection board schedule. The schedule includes dates for master, senior master and chief master sergeant evaluation boards, senior noncommissioned officer supplemental evaluation boards, officer selection boards and the
Sept. 11, 2015 Pararescue senior NCOs eligible for retention bonus Master, senior master and chief master sergeant pararescue Airmen who have between 19 and 28 years of service may be eligible for a critical skills retention bonus.The CSRB is one tool the Air Force uses to maintain strength in critical career fields, and to ensure operational and mission capacity
Sept. 8, 2015 NCO retraining application window open through Oct. 9 Eligible noncommissioned officers have through Oct. 9 to apply for retraining under Phase I of the Fiscal Year 2016 NCO Retraining Program, implemented Aug. 31.The two-phase program is used to balance and sustain the enlisted force, said Master Sgt. Christine Ward, Air Force Personnel Center
Sept. 1, 2015 Biomedical Sciences Corps education, commissioning program application window open Eligible Airmen interested in biomedical sciences education or commissioning opportunities can now apply for any of the four available Biomedical Sciences Corps programs now accepting applications.Available BSC programs include the Army Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy Training Program, the
Aug. 24, 2015 2016 Visionary leadership award nominees sought Nominations for the 2016 General Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award will be accepted through Oct. 16.Named in honor of Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught, the award recognizes service members and civilians who have exhibited innovation, commitment and a selfless spirit of service while inspiring others
Aug. 19, 2015 AF seeks GEICO 2015 Military Service Award nominees Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2015 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards.The annual awards recognize enlisted members from all military service branches, including active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, for their contributions to
Aug. 18, 2015 Air Force announces 2014 Sijan award winners Air Force officials have announced the winners of the 2014 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award.The Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award is named in honor of the late Capt. Lance P. Sijan, an Air Force Academy graduate and combat pilot, who was posthumously, awarded the Medal of Honor for his intrepidity