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Oct. 13, 2017
2018 AFA Outstanding Civilian Employees of the Year Award nominations sought

Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employees of the Year Award. Each year the AFA recognizes four Air Force civilian employees for outstanding achievement in four categories: Civilian Wage Employee of the Year, Civilian
Oct. 12, 2017
Air Force releases October enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list, SNCO supplemental board results

The Air Force selected 609 Airmen today for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process and senior noncommissioned officer supplemental promotion board. The full lists are available on the Enlisted Promotions page of the public website of the Air Force’s Personnel Center.
Oct. 6, 2017
AF seeks 2018 AFA Aerospace Awards nominees

Air Force officials are currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Air Force Association Aerospace Awards. This award program recognizes the most outstanding contribution to national defense in the fields of science and engineering relating to aerospace activity; flight in the atmosphere or space;
Oct. 5, 2017
Verification of personnel data critical to enlisted promotion release

The weeks leading up to a promotion release can be filled with anticipation for Airmen hoping to hear news that they have earned the next Air Force rank and the responsibility that goes with it.Knowing how to verify eligibility information and what to do if a score notice is not received can help
Oct. 3, 2017
AF names selects for FY18 Inter-American Squadron Officer School

Eight active-duty officers will attend the Inter-American Squadron Officer School, or ISOS, at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, in fiscal year 2018. Those selected are Captains Hugo Alarcon, Air Force Space Command; Logan Dixon, Air Force Special Operations
Oct. 2, 2017
Retired Air Force pilots welcomed back on active duty

The Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program provides select retired Air Force pilots the opportunity
Sept. 30, 2017
Evolution of adaptive sports

With closing ceremonies slated for later today, thousands around the world have turned their attention toward the 2017 Invictus Games the past week, witnessing feats of incredible talent and hearing truly inspiring stories from world-class athletes. The Invictus Games, established by Prince Harry of
Sept. 29, 2017
Air Force releases CY17C central selection board results

The Air Force has selected 298 officers for promotion as a result of the 2017C central selection board for colonel, lieutenant colonel and major in the Line of the Air Force Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps and Chaplain competitive categories.
Sept. 28, 2017
AF seeks 2018 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award nominations

Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award. Named in honor of Vaught for her outstanding service and dedication to the Air Force and nation, the award is presented to an officer (0-6 and below), enlisted Airman (E-9 and below) and
Sept. 28, 2017
Loss of sight fails to hinder vision of future

More than 550 wounded, ill or injured athletes from 17 nations have come together here to compete in the 2017 Invictus Games; and while the games provide a unique forum for active-duty and veteran service members who became ill or injured during or as a direct result of service, they also lend an