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
Nov. 3, 2017 Nomination window open for 2018 Joan Orr AF Spouse of the Year Award Air Force officials are currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Air Force Association Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award. This award honors significant contributions made by non-military spouses of Air Force military members. The nominee’s spouse must be an active-duty Air Force, Air
Nov. 2, 2017 AF officer developmental education selection results released The Air Force has selected more than 800 officers for intermediate and senior developmental education during the 2017 Developmental Education Designation Board held at the Air Force’s Personnel Center. The board, which met Sept. 26, designated 786 line and 38 non-line officers to attend in-residence
Nov. 2, 2017 Enlisted RPA pilot opportunity window open for NCOs, SNCO's: Apply before Nov.15 deadline Noncommissioned and senior noncommissioned officers interested in transferring to the Air Force’s newest enlisted aviation Air Force Specialty Code have until Nov.15 to submit their applications to meet the next selection board. More than 800 applicants submitted for the program last year; those