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  • Missing Persons Branch aids family of Vietnam-era pilot, many others

     A 51-year journey -- to the day -- came to an end last month. Air Force Capt. Robert Barnett was laid to rest April 7 with full military honors at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.“The care and dignity exhibited at the funeral was extremely moving,” said Debra Coffey, Barnett’s daughter.

  • Air Force implements changes to joint matters, joint tour credit

    The definition of “joint matters” and the authorized length of joint tours, two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers, have recently changed following publication of guidance from the Office of the Secretary of Defense.   Directive-type

  • AF seeks 2017 General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award nominations

    Air Force officials are in search of nominees for the 2017 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

  • AF seeks 2017 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award submissions

    Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2017 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,

  • AF Wounded Warrior to host CARE event, training for 2017 Warrior

    The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program will host a combined Warrior CARE event and a Department of Defense Warrior Games team training camp April 24 to 28 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for about 150 wounded, ill or injured service men and women from around the world. Adaptive and rehabilitative

  • VLPAD adds 51 jobs; more active-duty openings for officer, enlisted

    The Air Force has expanded the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program, adding 51 additional Air Force Specialty Codes for select air reserve component officers. Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen from select Air Force officer and enlisted specialties may now serve on active duty in

  • Civilian developmental education helps grow tomorrow’s leaders

    Shelli Dunn fondly remembers her recent experiences at Squadron Officer School, especially one particular exercise called Project X.  “The exercise’s various scenarios are designed to challenge our communication abilities, organizational skills and physical coordination,” said Dunn, a human resource

  • 2018 CSAF Prestigious Ph.D. program application window open to captains

    The application window is open for active-duty Air Force captains interested in applying for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Prestigious Ph.D. Program which exposes rising officers to a unique learning experience at a top-tier university. The program offers the opportunity for three captains to

  • Air Force selects 471 for promotion to captain

    The Air Force selected 471 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the Calendar Year 2016D Captain Line of the Air Force, Chaplain, Line of the Air Force-Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Service Corps quarterly selection process. To view the lists, go to

  • Developmental special duties broaden experience

    The Air Force has identified 1,175 positions across 10 developmental special duties, or DSDs, for spring 2017.  Identified as developmental due to their unique leadership roles and the responsibility to mentor and mold young Airmen, the 10 duties are: Career Assistance Advisor, Military Training