Dec. 2, 2017 Nominations sought for 2018 American Legion Spirit of Service Award Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 American Legion Spirit of Service Award. The award is sponsored by the National Headquarters of the American Legion and is presented annually to one enlisted member from the active and reserve components who demonstrated outstanding
Nov. 30, 2017 AF announces selection of 2018 AFROTC detachment commanders The Air Force has selected 16 active and three Reserve officers as Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment commanders to fill requirements at universities across the nation starting in summer 2018. A selection board held in September reviewed 60 applications from lieutenant colonels and
Nov. 28, 2017 AF selects 472 in chief, 17E9 promotion cycle; list to post Dec. 7 The Air Force Chief Evaluation Board has selected 472 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,142 eligible for a selection rate of 22.04 percent. The chief master sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force Portal and myPers Dec. 7 at 8 a.m. CST. Airmen
Nov. 27, 2017 Air Force announces continuation pay rates Air Force leaders recently announced the Air Force’s continuation pay rates which are part of the new Blended Retirement System.
Nov. 26, 2017 Nomination window open for 2018 Zachary, Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award Air Force officials are seeking nominees for the 2018 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award. Established in 1996 by the secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the award is named in honor of Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher, both of whom contributed extensively to
Nov. 25, 2017 Officials seek nominations for 2018 Spirit of Hope Award Air Force officials are currently seeking nominations for the 2018 Spirit of Hope Award. The award, named after comedian and actor Bob Hope, is presented for outstanding service to military members, former military members, civilians or organization that reflect the patriotism and service epitomized
Nov. 24, 2017 AF accepts nominations for 63rd Annual DOD Distinguished Civilian Service Award Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 63rd Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award. This award is the highest presented by the secretary of defense to civilian employees whose careers reflect exceptional devotion to duty and significant contributions of
Nov. 22, 2017 Application window open for 14th Annual DOD David O. Cooke Award Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 14th Annual Department of Defense David O. Cooke Excellence in Public Administration Award. This award was created to promote, perpetuate and recognize the type of exceptional contributions David O. Cooke made to the federal service. Cooke had a
Nov. 21, 2017 SMART Scholarship Program looks to attract future scientists, engineers Jacob Dodson understands the dedication and commitment that it takes to defend our nation’s interests. After all, his grandfather and father are Navy veterans, his two brothers are active-duty Marines and his brother-in-law is an Air Force C-130 pilot. In continuing the family’s tradition of
Nov. 20, 2017 Warrior CARE week shows strength through teamwork Joint Base Andrews partnered with the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program for the North East Warrior CARE Event, held at JB Andrews and Oxon Hill, Maryland, Nov. 13 through 17, 2017.