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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.
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.