Nov. 8, 2016 Newly established leave policy gives disabled veterans more time to address medical issues Under the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015, disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after Nov. 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Disabled veteran leave is available as a one-time benefit during
Nov. 4, 2016 First two enlisted pilots complete solo flights Two Air Force master sergeants became the first enlisted Airmen in six decades to complete solo flights during Initial Flight Training at the 1st Flying Training Squadron Nov. 3.
Nov. 2, 2016 AF changes officer developmental education selection declination policy A change to Air Force policy means officers will have the opportunity to decline in-residence intermediate or senior developmental education without the implications of the seven-day option policy.
Nov. 2, 2016 FY17 NCORP application window now open The Air Force has released fiscal year 2017 retraining quotas for eligible noncommissioned officers via the NCO retraining program. The retraining program is a complimentary tool used to help balance and sustain the enlisted force as the Air Force continues to grow. While the AF is still
Nov. 2, 2016 2015 Climate Survey results consistent with past years’ findings Results for the Air Force’s Total Force Climate Survey conducted March 13 - April 27, 2015, show that more than 80 percent of Airmen completing the survey are satisfied, in general.The survey was an opportunity for active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and civilian Airmen to give senior
Oct. 31, 2016 Warrior CARE event slated for Joint Base Andrews Nov. 13-18 The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, in coordination with the 11th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, District of Washington, will host a Warrior CARE event Nov. 13-18. Warrior CARE events are holistic wellness events for seriously wounded, ill and injured military members, veterans and their caregivers,
Oct. 26, 2016 Air Force selects 720 civilians for developmental education More than 700 Air Force civilian employees were selected for basic, intermediate and senior developmental education opportunities during the 2016 Civilian Developmental Education Board held at the Air Force Personnel Center last month. The board considered 916 high-potential employees for education
Oct. 26, 2016 Air Force releases advanced degree and career broadening results An Air Force selection board has chosen 334 officers for advanced academic degree and career broadening opportunities. As part of the force development construct, Advanced Academic Degree/Special Experience Exchange Duty programs provide targeted developmental education and broadening developmental
Oct. 26, 2016 Health Profession Education Program candidates selected for 2017 Air Force officials have selected more than 200 officers for the Air Force Medical Service Health Profession Education Program. Development team boards held this summer for the Biomedical Sciences Corps, Medical Service Corps and Nurse Corps selected 216 officers from 20 career fields for the
Oct. 21, 2016 $35K bonuses available for RPA pilots to stay beyond initial commitment UPDATED 10/26/2016: 18S corrected to 18XThe Air Force has authorized $35,000 critical skills retention bonus programs for qualified remotely piloted aircraft pilots. The bonuses are part of the Air Force’s RPA “Get Well” plan announced by Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James Aug. 10 to