March 2, 2017 Air Force selects 1,391 for promotion to senior master sergeant The Air Force has selected 1,391 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant of the 11,788 eligible. The overall selection rate was 11.80 percent, with an average selectee overall score of 509.61. Selectees’ average time in grade was 4.28 years, time in service was 18.40 years and the
March 1, 2017 AF seeks Alison Award for Character and Innovation nominations Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the Alison Award for Character and Innovation.The award, sponsored by the Falcon Foundation in support of the U.S. Air Force Academy, recognizes one Air Force commissioned officer who has demonstrated outstanding character and innovation in a single
Feb. 24, 2017 2017 AF Trials commence "Over the past few days, I have had the privilege to meet warriors from different countries and services with the most incredible stories the majority will never fully understand. These warriors have answered their nation's call by literally becoming our sword and shield, and providing freedom for
Feb. 24, 2017 Nominations open for 2017 American Legion Spirit of Service Award Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2017 American Legion Spirit of Service Award which is presented annually to one enlisted member from the active and reserve components who demonstrated outstanding volunteer service in their local community. Airmen basic through staff sergeants
Feb. 23, 2017 AF Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program updates released Air Force officials released details on the fiscal year 2017 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program Feb. 23, 2017. This year’s program consists of 80 Air Force specialties and continues the practice of offering larger sums of money initially up front.
Feb. 22, 2017 AF offers new two-year degree program for civilians The Air Force is expanding development opportunities for the civilian workforce by offering an associate degree at little to no cost. Graduates of the online program will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Air Force Leadership and Management Studies. The 60-credit hour program is
Feb. 16, 2017 Air Force Trials for wounded warriors begin Feb. 24 For months, about 100 Air Force wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans have honed their skills in their chosen sport, with many overcoming significant hardships, in preparation for the Air Force Trials Feb. 24 to March 2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.The Air Force Trials is an
Feb. 16, 2017 Air Force releases undergraduate flying training selections The Air Force has selected 100 company grade officers for its 2017 Undergraduate Flying Training program. The UFT annual selection board convened at the Air Force Personnel Center Jan. 23-26 to consider active duty candidates for pilot, remotely piloted aircraft pilot, combat systems officer and air
Feb. 15, 2017 2018 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons nominees The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2018 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
Feb. 14, 2017 Regional Affairs program gets 54 new officers The Air Force has selected 54 line officers--51 captains and three majors--into the Regional Affairs Strategist program. The program, managed by the Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, is a force development initiative intended to create a cadre of officers with in-depth