Feb. 13, 2017 Notifications to eligible Airmen begin for Blended Retirement System Airmen eligible for the new Blended Retirement System began receiving email notifications Feb. 10 from myPers with information regarding their benefits so they can make the decision best suited for their individual needs. The myPers notification includes details of the new retirement system, a link
Feb. 9, 2017 AF releases new guidance on civilian hiring freeze The Air Force has released additional guidance in regard to the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.
Feb. 9, 2017 2017 nominations sought for 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award Air Force officials are seeking 2017 nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award. There are three categories for this award: airman, noncommissioned officer and senior NCO. Major commands and the Air Force District of Washington may each nominate three candidates (one per category)
Feb. 8, 2017 Air Force selects 818 officers for field grade promotions The Air Force has selected 818 active duty officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during the 2016C Colonel Line of the Air Force, Line of the Air Force Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps and Chaplain; Lieutenant Colonel Chaplain, Nurse Corps and Line of the Air Force Judge
Feb. 7, 2017 Air Force committed to fostering civilian talent via DE The Air Force has created a new leadership development course designed specifically for GS-12 and GS-13 civilians and equivalent pay schedules. The Air Force will undertake new measures to increase opportunities for civilians at the GS-12 and -13 level to participate in professional development
Feb. 7, 2017 185 Airmen to meet first enlisted RPA pilot selection board AFPC has received complete application packages from 185 Airmen who are applying for the first enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilot selection board.
Feb. 6, 2017 In search of 2017 USO Service Member of the Year nominees Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2017 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
Feb. 3, 2017 Nominations sought for 2017 First Sergeant of the Year Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2017 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. 2, 2017 AF tattoo policy updates take effect Feb. 1 According to an Air Force Policy Memorandum for Appearance and Accession Standards Review, revisions for tattoo standards applicable to the Total Force take effect Feb. 1. The guidance, which will be incorporated into Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force
Feb. 1, 2017 AF responds to hiring freeze The Air Force is working with the Defense Department to provide additional guidance on the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.