March 25, 2010 Air Force leaders expand force management options Air Force leaders announced March 25 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized, funded end strength. Fewer Airmen than anticipated applied for voluntary programs offered under Phase One of the force management program initiated in November 2009.
March 17, 2010 Officials implement second DOS rollback Air Force officials announced today the need for a second enlisted date of separation rollback with a mandatory DOS of June 30, 2010. This program is part of an overall effort by the Air Force to maintain a quality enlisted force and meet the congressionally mandated end strength.In November,
March 12, 2010 RPA sensor operators named team of year Air Force and Air Force Association officials recently announced remotely piloted aircraft sensor operators as the 2010 Team of the Year.AFA officials named five enlisted Airmen in the RPA sensor operators' career field as individual 2010 Team of the Year award winners.Each year, the AFA recognizes
March 12, 2010 New process available for selecting retirement option Officers and enlisted Airmen reaching 15 years of active-duty service will have new procedures in place beginning April 1 to accept enrollment in the Redux retirement plan. Airmen will receive an electronic notification of their eligibility for the High-3 Choice retirement plan that allows members
March 3, 2010 A1 annual award winners announced The deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services recently announced the 2009 award winners for the A1 community."The A1 community is ready, engaging, and constantly leaning forward to support Airmen and taking care of their families," said Lt. Gen. Richard Newton. "While celebrating
Feb. 26, 2010 Officials announce E-8 selection stats Air Force officials selected 1,269 of 13,741 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant for a selection rate of 9.24 percent.The average score for those selected was 665.85, with an average time in grade of 4.38 years and an average time in service of 20.2 years, respectively.
Feb. 26, 2010 Air Force Uniform Office staff wants your opinions The Air Force Uniform Office staff here conducted field solicitations for Airmen suggestions and concerns about Air Force uniforms to incorporate into a uniform strategic plan for future developments. These forums took place Jan. 25 and 26 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and Feb. 17 and 18 Maxwell AFB
Feb. 26, 2010 My Development Plan gives Airmen access to career information, mentorship Airmen soon will have a new, Web-based tool to track their career and work with a mentor from throughout the Air Force, according to Dan Sitterly, the director of Force Development for the deputy chief of staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services.My Development Plan, which is made up of My Civilian
Feb. 18, 2010 New AF dining program offers greater variety, availability Airmen at six bases may soon see changes to their dining venues and food and beverage options bringing greater quality and variety, Air Force services officials said recently.The pilot program of the Air Force Services Agency's Food Transformation Initiative is gearing up to bring a new way of
Feb. 11, 2010 AF nominees for 2009 military service awards announced Air Force officials recently announced the four Air Force nominees for the 2009 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service awards.Master Sgt. Michael T. Lund of Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Senior Airman Curtis D. Billig of Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii; Master Sgt. Vincent T. Dewberry