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.
Nov. 20, 2017 Application window open for 2018 nurse, direct enlisted commissioning programs The Air Force’s Personnel Center will accept applications from active-duty enlisted Airman for the Nurse Enlisted and Direct Enlisted Commissioning Programs through March 16, 2018 for the April selection boards. NECP offers the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing at a college or
Nov. 17, 2017 AFPAAS teams poised to help Air Force families in need When a natural disaster or real-world event impacts the Total Force, two branches at the Air Force’s Personnel Center come together to provide comprehensive support: the Airman and Family Support Branch and the Personnel Readiness Branch. Both branches sprang into action during 2017’s vicious
Nov. 15, 2017 AFPC offers follow-on option to Airmen taking short tours Airmen selected for a dependent-restricted short tour for their second or later assignments can voluntarily apply to participate in the Follow-On Assignment Program, providing them greater flexibility in the assignment process and greater stability for their families. The Department of Defense
Nov. 13, 2017 Enroll, change federal benefits during Open Season through Dec. 11 This year's Federal Benefits Open Season runs from today through Monday, Dec. 11, and includes the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) and the Federal Flexible Spending Account (FSAFEDS) program. Open Season gives
Nov. 9, 2017 November enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list released The Air Force selected 604 Airmen today for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process.
Nov. 9, 2017 Air Force selects 335 officers for advanced degrees, career broadening The Air Force has selected 335 officers to participate in advanced academic degree and career-broadening opportunities in 2018 as part of the force development construct.
Nov. 8, 2017 AF civilian tuition assistance increases course limits Air Force officials have raised the course limit for civilian tuition assistance from one course per semester or quarter to two courses for fiscal year 2018.
Nov. 6, 2017 Benefits Delivery at Discharge program redesigned for faster benefits The Benefits Delivery at Discharge program was recently redesigned to allow most service members to receive disability benefit decisions the day after their discharge.These changes will allow Veterans Affairs to conduct exams, review medical evidence and process ratings before Airmen are released