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.
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 One athlete’s struggle beneath the surface The official gestures the athletes to take their mark. Swimmers have stepped up on their respective diving platforms and prepare to jump headfirst into the pool, piercing the water and swimming with all their might. For Petty Officer 1st Class Rob Troha, a Coast Guard intelligence specialist and
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 Wounded warrior coaches help athletes advance in their recovery Many service members suffer battle scars, seen and unseen. For many of these wounded, ill or injured warriors, adaptive sports programs give them the opportunity to heal, regain confidence, celebrate their efforts and move forward in their recovery. From Sept. 23-30, more than 550 wounded service
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
Sept. 27, 2017 Competition fuels hearts, ignites relationship In 2015, when a Naperville, Illinois girl met a boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, neither knew immediately how their relationship would evolve beyond teammates; however, the now engaged pair of retired Air Force athletes would still say “teammates” will always be a word that first comes to mind
Sept. 26, 2017 I AM: Unconquered, undefeated The air here is electric on the competition grounds of the 2017 Invictus Games, where 17 nations and more than 550 wounded, ill or injured athletes have come together to showcase their grit; and where one second-time athlete from the U.S. team has set her sights on dominating in the arena. “This
Sept. 26, 2017 Officials announce 2017 AFA Aerospace Award winners The Air Force Association awards committee announced the final recipients of the 2017 National Aerospace and Specialty Awards. The AFA is an independent, nonprofit, civilian education organization that promotes understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of this
Sept. 22, 2017 Air Force expands Career Intermission Program opportunities The Air Force has changed the Career Intermission Program to expand participation opportunities for Airmen from one application window each year to three. In addition, Airmen with humanitarian circumstances may submit out-of-cycle CIP applications as can dual-military married Airmen when a join
Sept. 20, 2017 Humanitarian assignments considered for Airmen in time of need Today’s American Airmen do the impossible every day. They pursue their mission with excellence and integrity to become leaders and warriors, providing help to a world in need. However, even Airmen need help at times, especially if an acute problem occurs with a family member. The Humanitarian
Sept. 19, 2017 Gold Star survivors are part of Air Force family tree The Air Force family tree has many branches and one branch, representing the service’s Gold Star families, has leaves that glow consistently with the rest. Gold Star families are survivors of military service members who lost their lives during armed hostilities, including deployments in support
Sept. 18, 2017 2017 Invictus Games slated to commence Sept. 23 Athletes from around the world will come together in Toronto, Canada, to compete in the 2017 Invictus Games, uniting more than 550 wounded, ill or injured military service members from 17 nations to compete in 12 unique sporting events. The games are scheduled to commence Sept. 23 and will continue
Sept. 18, 2017 Six Air Force captains selected for Prestigious Ph.D. program The selection board for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious Ph.D. Program has chosen three primary and three alternate captains to participate in 2018.
Sept. 14, 2017 Air Force announces 100 percent promotion opportunity to major In the latest move to restore the Air Force’s readiness and lethality, senior leaders are taking a closer look at officer performance management with a focus on developing leaders and retaining the talented professionals the service needs.
Sept. 14, 2017 Air Force promotes 2,001 via September in-system supplemental process The Air Force selected 2,001 enlisted Airmen today for promotion via the in-system supplemental promotion process.
Sept. 12, 2017 Caregivers play critical role in lives of wounded warriors Tech. Sgt. Eric Fisher was two months into his five-month deployment in 2011 to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, when he suffered a heart attack after an intense rocket attack and a day of moving heavy pallets on the flightline. He was evacuated to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany,
Sept. 11, 2017 AF releases 2018 support, health professions squadron command candidate list Development teams from airfield operations, support, materiel leader and health professions functional communities selected more than 800 officers as candidates for squadron command in 2018. Projected command vacancies also include training, recruiting, 365-day extended deployment and Test Pilot
Sept. 8, 2017 Air Force activates accountability system in response to Hurricane Irma Air Force officials recently activated the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System, or AFPAAS, for Total Force personnel and their family members who may be affected by Hurricane Irma, a powerful storm that is expected to hit the southern U.S. this weekend. AFPAAS monitors the
Sept. 7, 2017 AF to implement Second Assignment In-Place Pilot Program The Air Force will allow limited fighter aircrew to extend their time at certain assignments in an effort to improve quality of life, quality of service and help retain experienced aviators for longer than 20 years.
Sept. 1, 2017 AF concludes Workforce Summit, focuses on being employer of choice Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services completed the first Workforce Summit at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center on Joint Base Andrews, Aug. 29-30, 2017.
Aug. 31, 2017 AF updates enlisted special duty assignment pay effective Nov. 1 The Air Force will update enlisted special duty assignment pay for several career fields, locations or special assignment duties effective Nov. 1, following the most recent Air Force semiannual review. SDAP is a monetary allowance that compensates enlisted Airmen serving in extremely demanding
Aug. 30, 2017 Advance notification to squadron commanders extended to one week for enlisted promotions Creating a quick win for squadron commanders, the Air Force’s Personnel Center now grants senior raters and senior rater trusted agents access to enlisted promotion selects lists via the virtual Enlisted Promotion Release system one full calendar week in advance of the public release date. The
Aug. 28, 2017 Air Force announces initiatives to lessen pilot shortage Air Force officials announced three additional initiatives designed to enhance mission readiness by keeping pilots in the service and bringing retired pilots back to fill critical-rated positions.
Aug. 24, 2017 Air Force releases staff sergeant 17E5 promotion cycle statistics The Air Force has selected 14,181 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 32,006 eligible for a selection rate of 44.31 percent in the 17E5 promotion cycle. Of the 14,181 selected, 13.57 percent had Promote Now recommendations, 32.76 percent had Must Promote recommendations and 53.67
Aug. 23, 2017 Air Force introduces new, improved tool to manage civilian benefits The Air Force is the first agency in the Department of Defense to roll out a new tool that helps government civilians more effectively manage their benefits and entitlement information. The Government Retirement and Benefits Platform is a web-based application that allows employees to make changes
Aug. 21, 2017 AF seeks 69th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award nominations Air Force officials are seeking nominations for 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 and extraordinary contributions to the federal
Aug. 15, 2017 AF selects 14,181 in staff sergeant/17E5 promotion cycle; list to post Aug. 24 Air Force officials have selected 14,181 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 32,006 eligible for a selection rate of 44.31 percent.The staff sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force Portal and myPers Aug. 24 at 8 a.m. CDT. Airmen will also be able to access their
Aug. 11, 2017 Newest PACE video highlights team concept, contributions of Civilian employees The Profession of Arms Center of Excellence unveiled “Teamwork,” Aug. 11th, which is the newest Heritage Today video. “Teamwork” highlights the importance of military and civilians working together; and the impact and value Air Force civilians bring to the fight.
Aug. 10, 2017 JB Charleston hygienist named 2016 Dental Civilian of the Year Patrick Miller, a registered dental hygienist at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, was recently named the Air Force’s 2016 Dental Civilian of the Year. Each year, the award recognizes a government service employee for outstanding individual performance and achievement in the Air Force Dental
Aug. 5, 2017 Air Force graduates first female enlisted pilot The Air Force’s first female enlisted pilot completed Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training August 4, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
Aug. 4, 2017 Air Force selects 398 for captain in CY17A quarterly selection process The Air Force selected 398 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the Calendar Year 2017A 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 to
Aug. 3, 2017 Enlisted Students Earn Advanced Degrees at AFIT In 2002, then Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. James Roche, championed an initiative to open Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management to senior enlisted personnel. Secretary Roche truly believed in the importance of the enlisted force to military achievements
Aug. 3, 2017 Airmen in developmental special duties epitomize leadership, core values Air Force officials filled 770 positions across nine developmental special duties, or DSDs, for spring 2017. The DSD nomination process occurs twice each year and is designed to fill specific special duties the Air Force has acknowledged as developmental due to their unique requirements. Commanders
Aug. 2, 2017 Total Force Airmen can now manage their life insurance online Airmen no longer need paper forms to manage their Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance, thanks to the new SGLI Online Enrollment System, or SOES. SGLI provides automatic life insurance coverage of $400,000 to service members when they enter the service. Members with SGLI also get automatic coverage
July 31, 2017 AF offers high year of tenure extensions to retain experienced Airmen The Air Force is offering high year of tenure extensions to active-duty Airmen in certain shortage Air Force Specialty Codes and grades effective Aug. 1. High year of tenure, or HYT, refers to the maximum number of years enlisted Airmen in each grade may remain on active duty. This voluntary
July 28, 2017 AF opens retraining to second term, career Airmen The Air Force has announced the Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program for fiscal year 2018 and will update the number of slots available on the retraining advisory on or about Aug. 2.
July 27, 2017 Air Force extends Health Professions Loan Repayment Program Application packages for the Air Force’s Health Professions Loan Repayment Program will now be accepted until Sept. 1. Active-duty Biomedical Sciences Corps and Nurse Corps officers are eligible to apply.
July 26, 2017 New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31 Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health
July 24, 2017 Student loan forgiveness takes effect in October The first forgiveness of student loan balances under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program goes into effect for government employees this October. The program offers forgiveness for remaining balances due on William D. Ford federal direct loans after employees have made at least 120 loan
July 24, 2017 AF chooses eight officers for DARPA Fellows program The Air Force has selected eight active-duty officers for participation in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Service Chiefs’ Fellows Program.
July 20, 2017 Technical sergeant 17E6 promotion cycle statistics released The Air Force has selected 8,167 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 25,552 eligible for a selection rate of 31.96 percent in the 17E6 promotion cycle. Officials selected 1,719 Airmen with a Promote Now recommendation for 21.05 percent of the total selects, 2,268 Airmen with
July 19, 2017 Air Force selects 2,311 BSC, LAF officers for promotion The Air Force has selected 2,311 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during the 2017B Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel Biomedical Sciences Corps and Major Line of the Air Force and Biomedical Sciences Corps central selection boards.
July 19, 2017 New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31 Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health
July 18, 2017 AF announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”A major initiative of EPME 21 is that time in service will no longer dictate an Airman’s EPME
July 14, 2017 AF rolls out phased retirement program for eligible civilians Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part time in a “semi-retired” status, according to new Air Force Instruction 36-817, Civilian Phased Retirement Program. The civilian phased-retirement program allows eligible full-time employees to request to work on a part-time
July 13, 2017 Commanders to have more say in developmental education opportunities Air Force officials recently announced changes to the nomination process for officer developmental education beginning with the results of the March 2017 Line of Air Force Major Board. The March 2017 LAF Major’s Board results will be released publicly July 18, 2017, and will not include
July 13, 2017 A former pilot’s silent struggle “I remember coming home from a combat deployment to Afghanistan in 2010, and I just knew I was bringing back more baggage than I originally left with. There are things you experience that, simply put, change you forever. I have never been the man I once was after experiencing what I did overseas.”
July 11, 2017 AF selects 8,167 for promotion to TSgt; list to post July 20 Air Force officials have selected 8,167 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 25,552 eligible for a selection rate of 31.96 percent. The technical sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force Portal and myPers July 20 at 8 a.m. CDT. On July 20, Airmen can also
July 11, 2017 Air Force releases first-term Airman retraining quotas for FY18 Eligible active-duty first-term Airmen may choose from more than 1,400 approved retraining quotas in over 20 career fields for fiscal year 2018. Retraining allows enlisted Airmen, to include staff and technical sergeants on their first enlistment, to retrain into skills where a shortage exists, in
July 10, 2017 USAF to host 2018 DOD Warrior Games in Colorado Springs Defense Department officials announced July 8, 2017 that the Air Force will host the 2018 DOD Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado June 2018.
July 7, 2017 Officials announce 12 OAY Award winners for 2017 Air Force officials have named the service's top enlisted members, announcing the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017.
July 7, 2017 Adaptive sports shift outlook on life “I was sitting at home alone one night and had taken out my pistol; I remember how cool it felt in my hands and knowing I was moments away from taking my life. In that split second, my phone went off with a text from one of my Airmen who said he needed my help getting to work the next morning, and I