July 11, 2018 Air Force selects 8,416 in 18E6/technical sergeant promotion cycle; list posts July 19 Air Force officials selected 8,416 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant in the 18E6 promotion cycle. The promotion list will post July 19.
July 5, 2018 Olmsted program offers cultural opportunities for active-duty officers Active-duty officers interested in developing language skills and regional cultural knowledge are encouraged to apply for the Department of Defense Olmsted Scholar Program. The Olmsted Foundation offers outstanding young military officers the opportunity to become fluent in a foreign language,
June 29, 2018 88th SFS named 2018 Verne Orr Award winner Air Force officials recently named the 88th Security Forces Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as the winner of the 2018 Air Force Association Verne Orr Award.The AFA established this award in honor of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr to recognize mission-oriented
June 27, 2018 AFROTC detachment commander, instructor vacancies available for summer 2019 Air Force officials have announced 45 projected Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps detachment commander positions and 104 instructor vacancies available for summer 2019. Line of the Air Force lieutenant colonels and majors selected for lieutenant colonel may apply for detachment commander
June 25, 2018 Air Force seeks 2018 national public service nominations Air Force officials are accepting submissions for the 2018 National Public Service Award.The American Society for Public Administration and the National Academy of Public Administration established the award to honor individuals whose outstanding contributions and accomplishments serve as models of
June 20, 2018 Air Force announces 2017 Sijan award winners The Air Force has announced the winners of the 2017 Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award. The Sijan award, first given in 1981, is named in honor of the first U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor. The annual award recognizes Airmen who have demonstrated outstanding
June 20, 2018 Officials announce 2018 Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners Air Force officials have named the service’s top enlisted members with the announcement of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners for 2018. The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2018 (listed alphabetically) are: Senior Master Sgt. Melissa A. Beam, Air Combat CommandStaff Sgt. Elizabeth G.
June 13, 2018 Ph.D. program for Air Force captains now accepting applications The application window for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious Ph.D. Program is open for active-duty Air Force captains who seek unique learning experiences at top universities. The program offers three captains the opportunity to earn their doctoral degrees in strategic studies
June 6, 2018 New interns receive AFMC welcome More than 130 new interns were introduced to careers in civil service by the Air Force Materiel Command commander at the start of the Premier College Intern Program Symposium June 4 at the Hope Hotel, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. A Secretary of the Air Force initiative, the PCIP is focused
May 24, 2018 AF announces 2018 Blacks in Government award winners Air Force officials recently named the three winners of the 2018 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award.The award honors military members and Department of Defense civilian employees who have supported military missions or overseas contingency operations, or whose attributes best epitomize
May 23, 2018 AFPC college intern program visits AFRC wing About 60 college interns and Air Force Personnel Center personnel were recently welcomed to the Air Force Reserve Command’s 433rd Airlift Wing here May 16, 2018.
May 23, 2018 Retired Air Force rated officers welcomed back on active duty Retired Air Force rated officers with Air Force Specialty Codes 11X-pilot, 12X-combat systems officer or 13B-air battle manager are encouraged to apply for the Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program to help alleviate manning shortages within the Air Force rated community.Also eligible to
May 23, 2018 Air Force releases master sergeant 18E7 promotion cycle statistics The Air Force has selected 6,176 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 20,866 eligible for a selection rate of 29.60 percent in the 18E7 promotion cycle. Selectees’ average time in grade was 3.77 years and time in service was 14.25 years. The average selectee overall score was
May 21, 2018 AFPC launches database for special trophies, awards information As the Air Force continues to streamline guidance and target improvements that impact Total Force Airmen in the squadrons, the Air Force’s Personnel Center has implemented an initiative placing all special trophies and award descriptions and eligibility information into a single location for maximum
May 17, 2018 Air Force announces Arthur S. Flemming Award winners Air Force officials recently announced the three recipients of the 69th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award.The award, sponsored by George Washington University and the Arthur S. Flemming Awards Commission, honors outstanding federal employees who have made significant contributions to the federal
May 15, 2018 Air Force selects 6,176 in 18E7/master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 23 Air Force officials selected 6,176 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant in the 18E7 promotion cycle. The promotion list will post May 23.
May 11, 2018 2018 JINSA Grateful Nation Award nominees sought The Air Force is seeking nominations for the 2018 Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Grateful Nation Award. This award is presented annually to six heroes who distinguished themselves through superior conduct in the war on terrorism. Honorees, who are enlisted members and junior
April 26, 2018 AF announces changes to Courses 14 and 15 Effective immediately, Air Force officials have removed the requirement to complete Courses 14 and 15 for all Airmen serving in the active component. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen will have the option to complete their enlisted professional military education through distance
April 19, 2018 AFPC adopting innovative officer assignment system IT platform Talent Marketplace is an innovative technological platform supporting the officer assignment system that aims to increase flexibility and transparency for officers and commanders. It is the final piece of the revised officer assignment system triad, which includes advanced assignment notification to
April 18, 2018 Airman’s dream becomes reality through Career Intermission Program 1Lt. Travis Barrino, a former enlisted chaplain’s assistant, used the Career Intermission Program to make his dream of becoming a chaplain a reality. The Career Intermission Program is designed to allow Airmen the flexibility to manage short-term conflicts between service responsibilities, family
April 13, 2018 Air Force Wounded Warrior Program to host CARE event, training for 2018 DoD Warrior Games The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program is heading to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, April 16 - 20 for a combined Warrior CARE event and Department of Defense Warrior Games team training opportunity that will include about 180 wounded, ill, and injured Airmen. This will be the fourth year the AFW2
March 29, 2018 Air Force Assistance Fund begins 45th year of helping Airmen, families The 2018 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign has begun and runs through May 4. Air Force bases worldwide participate in the AFAF campaign, which raises money for charities that support Air Force active-duty members, Guardsmen and Reservists as well as spouses, immediate family members and veterans.
March 26, 2018 2018 U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School applications due May 25 Test pilots aren’t born; they're trained to be the best of the best by the USAF Test Pilot School. The TPS selection board is accepting applications until May 25 from eligible Total Force officers and current AF civilians
March 26, 2018 Olmsted Foundation selects five Airmen for scholarships The Air Force has selected five officers for the award of a 2019 Olmsted Foundation scholarship, sponsored by the George and Carol Olmsted Foundation. The Olmsted Foundation offers outstanding young military leaders the opportunity to become fluent in a foreign language, pursue graduate study at
March 26, 2018 AF selects 686 in CY17D captains quarterly selection process The Air Force selected 686 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the Calendar Year 17D Captain Line of the Air Force, Chaplain, Line of the Air Force – Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Sciences Corps quarterly selection process. The list is available by
March 26, 2018 Air Force releases 2018 enlisted to medical degree prep selections The Air Force has selected eight enlisted Airmen to participate in the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program, or EMDP2, beginning in July. The participants and their current assigned units are Staff Sgt. Shane Berger, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona; Senior Airman Leslie Gore, Joint
March 23, 2018 Civilian leadership program accepting nominations through May 1 Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 Civilian Strategic Leadership Program. Applications are due to the Air Force’s Personnel Center by May 1. CSLP, the Air Force’s senior civilian career broadening program, is designed to develop multiskilled GS-13, GS-14 and GS-15 (and
March 21, 2018 Non-medical care managers dedicated to helping wounded warriors, their caregivers and families Non-medical care managers serve as the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s subject-matter experts and actively advocate for more than 3,000 wounded, ill and injured service men and women. They help guide wounded warriors, their caregivers and families through a multitude of life-changing scenarios.
March 15, 2018 AFPC conducts test of revised Base of Preference program on seven career fields Beginning April 2018, the Air Force’s Personnel Center will launch a test on how it delivers information to Airmen for the Base of Preference program. The test will provide increased visibility of available locations to Airmen in seven Air Force Specialty Codes, to start. If the program proves
March 9, 2018 Officials approve HSM for recent disaster relief, specify eligibility requirements The Joint Staff recent approved the Humanitarian Service Medal for service members, Coast Guardsman, and members of the Reserve Components, to include the National Guard, who were physically present during recent hurricane disaster relief. Any qualified personnel who directly participated with
March 5, 2018 Civilian developmental education window for academic year 2019 open through May 1 Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1 to submit their civilian developmental education program applications to the Air Force’s Personnel Center for the 2019 academic year.The Air Force Civilian Force Development Program offers more than 25 programs to help civilians develop leadership skills
March 2, 2018 Two-cycle officer assignment system means more time for Airmen, families to make career decisions In a move toward a more efficient and transparent process, the Air Force’s Personnel Center is transitioning the Air Force Officer Assignment System from three to two cycles. This modification will allow more time for interaction and communication between officers, billet owners, commanders and
March 1, 2018 Air Force releases senior master sergeant 18E8 promotion cycle statistics The Air Force has selected 1,549 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,054 eligible for a selection rate of 11.87 percent in the 18E8 promotion cycle. The average overall score for those selected was 489.95. Selectees’ average time in grade was 3.92 years and time in
Feb. 28, 2018 AF seeks 2018 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award submissions Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award. This Air Force-level award, which recognizes mission success achieved by a team of two or more Total Force components, will be presented to the top team that demonstrates improved effectiveness,
Feb. 21, 2018 Air Force selects 1,549 in 18E8/senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 1 Air Force officials have selected 1,549 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,054 eligible for a selection rate of 11.87 percent. The senior master sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force’s Personnel Center website Enlisted Promotions page, the Air
Feb. 21, 2018 Air Force Trials for Wounded Warriors begin Feb. 23 More than 125 Air Force wounded, ill and injured service men and women have trained and practiced for months in their chosen sports in preparation for the Air Force Trials Feb. 23 to March 2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.The Air Force Trials is an adaptive and resiliency sports event designed to
Feb. 16, 2018 2018 nominations for First Sergeant of the Year Award sought Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 First Sergeant of the Year award. The award recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by Air Force members in the first sergeant special duty career field. Nominees must have served as a first sergeant for at
Feb. 14, 2018 Foreign Area Officer Program chooses 57 new cadre The Air Force has selected 57 new foreign area officers--46 captains and 11 majors--to join its Foreign Area Officer Program.Managed by the Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, the FAO program is a force development initiative intended to create a cadre of officers with in-depth
Feb. 12, 2018 Vaught visionary leadership award winners named Air Force officials have selected the winners for the 2018 General Wilma Vaught award. In the officer category, the winner is Maj. Janel Black of Air Force Global Strike Command. Chief Master Sgt. Nicole Wilson, Pacific Air Forces, is the enlisted category winner. Deanna Ryals, Air Force Space
Feb. 9, 2018 AF seeks 2018 nominations for 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award Air Force officials are seeking 2018 nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award. The award recognizes 12 enlisted Airmen for exceptional job performance in their primary duty who epitomize of the whole airman concept across three categories: airman, noncommissioned officer and
Feb. 9, 2018 Workforce Recruitment Program helps young people with disabilities find jobs The Air Force is increasing its participation in an annual work program that gives on-the-job experience to college students and recent graduates with disabilities.The Workforce Recruitment Program connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with job-seeking college students and recent
Feb. 6, 2018 AF streamlines voting program to help optimize Airmen’s core missions Air Force officials recently released guidance that streamlines the organizational structure and functions of the Air Force Voting Assistance Program. A November 2017 Air Force guidance memorandum realigned the program under installation Airman and Family Readiness Centers, thereby eliminating
Feb. 2, 2018 AF selects 875 in CY17C captains quarterly selection process The Air Force selected 875 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the Calendar Year 2017C Captain Line of the Air Force, Chaplain, Line of the Air Force – Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Sciences Corps quarterly selection process. The list is available
Feb. 1, 2018 Nomination window for 2019 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons open The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2019 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons. This award is presented annually by the Secretary of State to no more than five individuals or organizations in recognition of extraordinary efforts to combat human
Jan. 31, 2018 Air Force releases results of CY17D Central Selection Board The Air Force has selected 467 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel in the Chaplain, Line of the Air Force and Nurse Corps, and to lieutenant colonel in the Chaplain and LAF-Judge Advocate competitive categories as a result of the CY17D Central Selection Board. The boards selected 402
Jan. 30, 2018 2018 AFSA Pitsenbarger Award nominations sought Officials are currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award. The award is presented annually to an Air Force enlisted member who has performed a heroic act, on or off duty, which resulted in the saving of life or prevention of serious injury. This
Jan. 24, 2018 Nominations for 2018 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award sought Nominations for the 2018 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by March 21. The award honors military members and Department of Defense civilian employees who have supported the DOD mission or overseas
Jan. 23, 2018 Advance assignment notification enhancement prompts commander, Airmen career discussions Commanders will now receive seven-day advance notification of assignments for their Airmen as the Air Force’s Personnel Center takes steps toward a more transparent and interactive assignment system. This change supports Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein’s “Revitalizing Squadrons” effort,
Jan. 17, 2018 Second annual Enlisted RPA Pilot Selection Board convenes at AFPC The second annual enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilot selection board meets at the Air Force’s Personnel Center this week to identify the next enlisted group to attend RPA pilot training as part of the deliberate approach to enhance the Air Force’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Jan. 12, 2018 2018 National BIG Military Meritorious Service Award nominees sought The Air Force is seeking nominations for the 2018 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award. This award honors military members and Department of Defense civilian employees who have supported the DOD mission or overseas contingency operations, or whose attributes best epitomize the qualities
Jan. 11, 2018 January enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list released The Air Force selected 223 Airmen today for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process. The in-system supplemental is processed monthly in the Weighted Airman Promotion System to allow eligible staff sergeants through senior master sergeants to compete monthly for promotion
Jan. 9, 2018 Application window open for 2018 USO Service Member of the Year Award Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 United Service Organizations Service Member of the Year Award. The award is sponsored by the USO and recognizes specific acts of heroism by E-5s or below from every military service branch. Organizations and base-level personnel should
Jan. 5, 2018 JBSA-Randolph to host Warrior CARE event Jan. 8-12 The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program will host a Warrior CARE Event Jan. 8-12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph where more than 150 wounded, ill or injured service men and women from across the nation are expected to participate. CARE is an acronym for caregiver support, adaptive sports and
Jan. 4, 2018 Air Force releases results of CY17A medical, dental central selection boards The Air Force has selected 556 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during the calendar year 17A Medical and Dental Corps central selection boards. The boards selected 62 lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel, 138 majors for promotion to lieutenant
Jan. 4, 2018 AF selects 1,648 in CY17B captains quarterly selection process The Air Force selected 1,648 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the Calendar Year 2017B Captain Line of the Air Force, Chaplain, Line of the Air Force – Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Sciences Corps quarterly selection process. To view the lists, go
Jan. 3, 2018 Air Force nominees selected for 2017 GEICO Military Service Awards Air Force officials have nominated four Air Force finalists for the 2017 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards, which annually recognize enlisted Total Force members from all branches of service for contributions to military or civilian communities. The categories and
Dec. 21, 2017 Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1 One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018, with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Dec. 21, 2017 Air Force selects 63 officers, civilians for test pilot school Bravery and flying skills of the highest order have always been requirements for the flight test mission, but the Air Force demands much more of today's flight test professionals, including the 63 total force Airmen selected to attend test pilot school starting as early as June 2018.
Dec. 20, 2017 Nomination window open for 2018 USAF Alison Award for Character and Innovation The deadline to apply for the 2018 USAF Alison Award for Character and Innovation is May 31, 2018. The award recognizes a commissioned officer who demonstrated outstanding character and innovation in a single act or a series of related events.
Dec. 19, 2017 AF accepting nominations for employees, Airmen with disabilities DOD award Air Force civilian employees and Airmen with disabilities have until Spring 2018 to submit nomination packages for the 2018 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee or Service Member with a Disability Award. The award honors individual civilian employees and service members with disabilities who
Dec. 18, 2017 Squadron command selection list released for 2018 More than 550 officers from more than 20 career fields, including support, medical, test and others, have been matched to squadron commander positions across the Air Force. Using the previously published squadron commander candidate lists, wing and group hiring officials selected individuals to
Dec. 15, 2017 AF internships help young professionals gain valuable work experience Air Force officials are offering internships to eligible scholars that could lead them on career paths with the Air Force Civilian Service. Students and recent college graduates can take advantage of the Recent Graduates Program, the Presidential Management Fellows Program and the new Premier
Dec. 14, 2017 December enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list released The Air Force selected 211 Airmen today for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process. The in-system supplemental is processed monthly in the Weighted Airman Promotion System to allow eligible staff sergeants through senior master sergeants to compete for promotion
Dec. 13, 2017 Air Force names primaries, alternates for advanced studies Air Force officials announced the selection of 86 officers as primary or alternate participants for advanced studies at the nation’s advanced war fighting schools during the 2018-19 academic year.
Dec. 12, 2017 Air Force announces change to deployments The Air Force announced another milestone under the chief of staff’s number two focus area: Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams.Airmen deploying on individual taskings will now deploy in teams of three or more. This move will provide mutual support during the entire deployment continuum. This
Dec. 11, 2017 Airmen encouraged to update their vRED, SOES information Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data (vRED) and their Servicemembers’ Online Election System (SOES) information annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a
Dec. 7, 2017 Air Force releases chief master sergeant 17E9 promotion cycle statistics The Air Force 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 in the 17E9 promotion cycle. The average overall score for those selected was 486.71. Selectees’ average time in grade was 2.98 years and time in
Dec. 6, 2017 Nomination window open for 2018 AF innovation award Application packages for the 2018 General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award, based on contributions that occur between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018, are due to the Air Force’s Personnel Center by April 20, 2018. This Air Force-level award recognizes an individual or team that demonstrates
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.
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
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
Nov. 1, 2017 AF announces 2016 Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award recipients Air Force officials have announced the recipients of the 2016 General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Awards. This Air Force-level award recognizes an individual or team whose actions demonstrate innovation in cost and manpower savings to improve efficiency, operational readiness and replication of the
Oct. 25, 2017 AF releases medical advanced academic selections for 2018 The Air Force just released the selection list for next year’s advanced development opportunities via the Health Profession Education Requirements Board.
Oct. 23, 2017 Nominations sought for 2018 AFA Verne Orr Award Air Force officials are currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Air Force Association Verne Orr Award. The AFA established this award in honor of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr to recognize mission-oriented accomplishments and achievements by units that made the most effective use
Oct. 20, 2017 AF officials announce selections for civilian leadership program Air Force officials have selected 39 senior civilian leaders to participate in the 2018 Air Force Civilian Strategic Leader Program. CSLP, the Air Force’s senior corporate career broadening program, is designed to develop GS-14 and GS-15 multi-skilled leaders by placing them in experiential
Oct. 19, 2017 AF selects more than 1,200 civilians for developmental education More than 1,200 Air Force civilian employees were selected for basic, intermediate and senior developmental education opportunities during the 2017 Civilian Developmental Education selection cycle.The developmental teams and the Civilian Developmental Education Board considered more than 1,900
Oct. 18, 2017 Combat air forces squadron commander candidates named Air Force officials have selected 335 officers as candidates for combat air forces squadron command in 2018.
Oct. 18, 2017 AF accepting nominations for Gen. and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley Award Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley Award. The award recognizes the wing commander and spouse team whose contributions to the nation, Air Force and local community best exemplify the highest ideals and positive leadership of a military couple
Oct. 17, 2017 Air Force officials release 2017 Air Force Handbook 1, Airman and enlisted promotion study guides Air Force officials have released the 2017 Air Force Handbook 1, Airman and the Enlisted Promotions Study Guides. AFH-1 is available at http://static.epublishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/afhandbook1/afhandbook1.pdf and also on every government computer desktop. To find AFH-1 on Air
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.