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.
Nov. 2, 2018 Air Force announces return of units to Tyndall AFB The Air Force announced the return of several key Tyndall Air Force Base missions, as the base begins its long-term recovery following Hurricane Michael.
Oct. 26, 2018 AFPC supports Tyndall recovery The Air Force’s Personnel Center is supporting Headquarters Air Force, Air Combat Command and the 325th Fighter Wing as they continue the recovery efforts at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.
Oct. 26, 2018 AF selects 1,532 in CY18B captains quarterly selection process The Air Force selected 1,532 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the Calendar Year 18B 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
Oct. 22, 2018 Key Spouses dedicated to helping Airmen, families feel connected As service-minded volunteers, Air Force Key Spouses play an important role in building strong and resilient units, especially at the squadron level. Key Spouses and Key Spouse Mentors serve as part of the Air Force Key Spouse Program and are selected and appointed in writing by unit commanders to
Oct. 12, 2018 AFMC civilian hiring pilot program targets efficiency, timeliness A two-year pilot program to test strategies to improve the Air Force civilian hiring process will begin Oct. 28.Air Force Personnel Center Operating Locations at Hill, Robins, Tinker and Wright-Patterson Air Force Bases that provide Air Force Materiel Command personnel support will realign to AFMC,
Oct. 11, 2018 Air Force releases CY18B lieutenant colonel, major central selection board results The Air Force has released the list of selections from the CY18B Central Selection Board.
Oct. 4, 2018 October enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list released The Air Force selected 456 Airmen today for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process and the CY18B senior noncommissioned officer supplemental board.
Sept. 26, 2018 Suicide Prevention: Suicide Myth No. 4 Suicide Myth No. 4 MYTH: Suicides happen fast, and usually as the result of one sudden traumatic event, so there isn't anything you can do prevent them..
Sept. 26, 2018 Suicide Prevention: Suicide Myth No. 4 Suicide Myth No. 4 MYTH: Suicides happen fast, and usually as the result of one sudden traumatic event, so there isn't anything you can do prevent them..
Sept. 25, 2018 AF selects 12 for Inter-American Squadron Officer School Twelve active-duty officers were recently selected to attend the Inter-American Squadron Officer School, or ISOS, at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, with the first of three classes starting in October 2018.The eight-week program is taught entirely in
Sept. 25, 2018 AFPC increases transparency of DSD assignments AFPC implements advanced notification for two Developmental Special Duty assignments in order to create more commander involvement and increase transparency of the DSD assignment process.
Sept. 24, 2018 AF seeks nominations for 70th Annual Flemming Award Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 70th annual Arthur S. Flemming award.
Sept. 21, 2018 AF seeks nominations for 2019 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Award Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2019 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award.
Sept. 19, 2018 Suicide Prevention: Suicide Myth No. 3 Suicide Myth No. 3: People who attempt suicide and survive are just seeking attention; they seldom ever try it again.Truth: At some level, all suicide attempts are cries for help by individuals experiencing a high degree of desperation. It is important to treat all attempts as serious. Once an
Sept. 19, 2018 Suicide Prevention: Suicide Myth No. 3 Suicide Myth No. 3: People who attempt suicide and survive are just seeking attention; they seldom ever try it again.Truth: At some level, all suicide attempts are cries for help by individuals experiencing a high degree of desperation. It is important to treat all attempts as serious. Once an
Sept. 18, 2018 Air Force hosts EFMP summit for exceptional family members Being the parent of a child with asthma, cancer, autism or any other life-threatening or chronic condition is often a difficult journey that requires patience and sacrifice.Fortunately, thousands of active-duty members have found support through the Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program, which
Sept. 14, 2018 AF selects winner of Gen. Mark A. Welsh One Air Force Award Air Force officials recently named the U.S. Air Force Airfield Pavement Evaluation Team, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, as the winner of the 2018 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award.
Sept. 13, 2018 September enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list released The Air Force selected 1,026 Airmen today for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process.
Sept. 12, 2018 Sucide Prevention: Suicide Myth No. 2 Suicide Myth No. 2: Most suicides happen suddenly without warning.Truth: 80 percent of suicides have been preceded by warning signs, whether verbal or behavioral. These signals often include making a joke or threat about suicide, making a reference to being dead, or giving away treasured
Sept. 12, 2018 Sucide Prevention: Suicide Myth No. 2 Suicide Myth No. 2: Most suicides happen suddenly without warning.Truth: 80 percent of suicides have been preceded by warning signs, whether verbal or behavioral. These signals often include making a joke or threat about suicide, making a reference to being dead, or giving away treasured
Sept. 11, 2018 AF officials select three captains for Ph.D. program Air Force officials have selected three primary and three alternate captains for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious Ph.D. Program.The program offers captains the opportunity to earn their doctoral degrees in strategic studies at top universities with the goal of building Air
Sept. 10, 2018 AF names 2018 AFA Outstanding Civilians The Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2018 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employee of the Year awards. Nominations for the next year are due to the Air Force’s Personnel Center no later than Jan. 4, 2019.
Sept. 6, 2018 Suicide Myth #1 Myth no. 1: Once someone is suicidal, he or she will always remain suicidal.Most suicidal people are desperately seeking a way out of unbearable emotional pain and are ambivalent about ending their own lives. Heightened suicide risk is often short-term and situation-specific. While suicidal thoughts
Aug. 30, 2018 Seven units approved for AF Organizational Excellence Award The Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council recently approved seven organizations for the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award for 2016.