Dec. 8, 2016 Air Force selects 531 for promotion to chief master sergeant The Air Force has selected 531 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of the 2,229 eligible. The overall selection rate was 23.82 percent with an average overall score for those selected of 506.82. Selectees’ average time in grade was 3.23 years and time in service was
Dec. 7, 2016 Air Force selects 58 for test pilot school Air Force officials have selected 58 primary and alternate students for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Naval Test Pilot schools, with classes beginning in June 2017. The 2016 USAF Test Pilot School selection board met in July and considered 174 officer and civilian candidates for test pilot, flight
Dec. 6, 2016 Air Force announces consolidated squadron commander selection list Air Force officials have selected just under 500 officers from more than 20 career fields to be squadron commanders, including other command opportunities such as training, recruiting and air base squadrons. Wing and group hiring officials used the previously published candidate lists to fill the
Dec. 5, 2016 Civilian tuition assistance increases to $1M, expands eligibility The Air Force has received an additional $400,000, for a total of $1 million, for its 2017 civilian tuition assistance program, and all permanent, full-time appropriated fund employees, including those in wage-grade positions, are now eligible to participate. Employees are required to have a current
Dec. 1, 2016 AF seeks nominees for 2017 humanitarian award Air Force officials are seeking nominees for the 2017 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award.Established in 1996 by the Secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the award is named in honor of Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher, both of whom contributed extensively to
Nov. 22, 2016 Nominees sought for 2017 Joan Orr AF Spouse of the Year Award The Air Force Personnel Center is currently accepting nominations for the Air Force Association Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award. This award honors significant contributions made by non-military spouses of Air Force military members. The nominee’s spouse must be an active duty Air Force,
Nov. 21, 2016 AF names 2016 GEICO Military Service Award nominees Air Force Personnel Center officials have nominated four Airmen for the 2016 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Award. The categories and nominees are as follows: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Category: Tech. Sgt. Darren Pennington, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron,
Nov. 18, 2016 Two-year probationary period now in effect for new civilians All new federal employees appointed within the Department of Defense to permanent positions in the competitive service are now required to serve a two-year probationary period. The new requirement took effect Nov. 26, 2015, as part of the fiscal year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. The
Nov. 18, 2016 2016 Scientific Applications Specialist Award nomination packages due by Dec. 1 The 2016 Scientific Applications Specialist Award nomination packages are due to the Air Force Personnel Center no later than Dec. 1. This awards program recognizes the Outstanding Air Force Scientific Applications Specialist in three distinct categories: technician, supervisor and manager. The
Nov. 17, 2016 Retirees seeking foreign government employment need pre-approval Military retirees seeking any civil employment with a foreign government agency -- or any instrumentality of a foreign government agency -- must apply for permission in advance or risk losing their military retirement pay. For retired Airmen, the Secretary of the Air Force and Secretary of State
Nov. 17, 2016 Air Force promotions eliminates time-in-grade, time-in-service points Time-in-grade and time-in-service points in active duty enlisted promotion consideration will be eliminated beginning with the 17E7 master sergeant promotion cycle, and all future promotion cycles, the Air Force recently announced. This is the final step in a gradual reduction of points for TIG/TIS
Nov. 16, 2016 Air Force looking to boost acquisition, cyber career fields Job seekers with in-demand technical skills may want to give the Air Force Civilian Service a look. The Air Force hopes to fill about 1,400 cyber and 2,200 acquisition positions Air Force-wide by the end of 2017. The Air Force employs approximately 27,000 acquisition and 9,500 cyber civilian
Nov. 15, 2016 2016 Federal Benefits Open Season runs through Dec. 12 The Office of Personnel Management has set the dates for the 2016 Federal Benefits Open Season from Nov. 14 through Dec 12, which includes the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance program and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAFEDS)
Nov. 10, 2016 Air Force announces 2017 combat air forces squadron commander candidates Air Force officials have selected 302 officers as the 2017 combat air forces squadron commander candidates. Designees are the result of the CAF squadron command selection board held at the Air Force Personnel Center Sept. 13. Candidates are eligible for any worldwide command opening to include
Nov. 10, 2016 AF Wounded Warrior Program dedicated to personalized care Whether patrolling over no-fly zones in Iraq or guarding the perimeter of a stateside base, the Air Force mission can be dangerous even when taking all the necessary precautions. Many pay the ultimate sacrifice while others suffer battle scars seen and unseen. Team members who make up the Air Force
Nov. 9, 2016 FYI: Blended Retirement System The new Blended Retirement System is on its way, and with that comes some changes. In this episode of FYI, Tech. Sgt. Holly Roberts-Davis gives us some general comparisons to help us make an informed decision.
Nov. 9, 2016 305 make next cut for enlisted RPA pilot selection Air Force officials have chosen 305 active-duty enlisted Airmen for the next phase of the enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilot selection board process.
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
Oct. 21, 2016 Selections announced for Civilian Strategic Leader Program Air Force officials have selected 21 senior civilians to participate in the 2017 Air Force Civilian Strategic Leader Program. CSLP, the Air Force’s senior corporate career broadening program, is designed to develop multi-skilled GS-14 and GS-15 leaders by placing them in experiential assignments
Oct. 14, 2016 Air Force approves Turkey incentive pay Active-duty Airmen assigned to Turkey between Aug. 29, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2018, may be eligible for the Secretary of the Air Force-approved Turkey Assignment Incentive Pay. Airmen may apply for TAIP at three points in time: prior to departing their losing station, within 30 days of arrival in
Oct. 14, 2016 Air Force issues implementation guidance for transgender Airmen Air Force officials released transgender implementation guidance Oct. 7 addressing specific procedures for transitioning and requesting an official change in gender as well as associated guidance in areas ranging from medical and privacy issues to deployments, fitness standards, and dress and
Oct. 7, 2016 Air Force selects 1,931 for promotion to major The Air Force selected 1,931 officers for promotion to major during the Calendar Year 2016C Major Chaplain and Line of the Air Force central selection boards. To view the lists, go to the Air Force Portal and select the promotion link, or log in to myPers, select “Any” from the drop down menu,
Oct. 6, 2016 Air Force recertifies all fitness assessment courses The Air Force has directed a service-wide recertification of all installation 1.5-mile run and 2-kilometer walk courses by Oct. 31. The recertification requirement comes after the identification of course-length issues by local officials at Goodfellow and Hanscom Air Force Bases. While conducting a
Oct. 5, 2016 Air Force announces 2017 support squadron commander candidates Air Force officials have selected 921 officers from more than 20 career fields as the 2017 support, logistics and materiel leader commander candidates. “This is a highly competitive selection process,” said Sophia Barnard, Air Force Personnel Center special duty assignments branch. “Selected
Oct. 4, 2016 OTS flight commander positions open to reservists The Air Force has opportunities for air reserve component members to tap into the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program in the Officer Training School at Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard officers in the grades of first lieutenant
Oct. 4, 2016 DOD announces new-hire probationary period The probationary period for many new civilian employees hired by the Defense Department on or after Nov. 26, 2015, has changed from one year to two years, the acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for civilian personnel policy said. Julie Blanks confirmed the change to the statute governing
Oct. 3, 2016 Air Force selects 1,855 for promotion to captain The Air Force selected 1,855 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the Calendar Year 2016B 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
Oct. 3, 2016 Air Force releases 2016 promotion statistics by AFSC Air Force officials have released the16E5, 16E6 and 16E7 promotion statistics broken down by Air Force Specialty Code and promotion recommendation. In an effort to provide transparency to Airmen, the data has been posted to the myPers website by five letter-AFSC. AFSCs in which all eligible Airmen
Sept. 30, 2016 AF leaders announce latest diversity, inclusion initiatives In ongoing efforts to attract and retain the most innovative, skillful and strategically agile force today, Air Force senior leaders released the second memorandum to Airmen relaying new diversity and inclusion initiatives.The 13 new initiatives include notable efforts to raise the bar for
Sept. 29, 2016 Turkey now an unaccompanied, 12-month tour Air Force assignments to the Republic of Turkey are now unaccompanied, 12-month tours, effective Sept. 21, Air Force officials said today. This decision was made taking into account the region’s current security environment and in consultation with the Department of State and Turkish government
Sept. 28, 2016 AF announces 2017 NPSA nominee Air Force officials are pleased to announce Maj. Michael R. Couchman, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield, Virginia, Air Force District of Washington, as the Air Force nominee for the 2017 National Public Service Award.The American Society for Public Administration and the National
Sept. 27, 2016 Competitive career opportunities exist via officer crossflow program One of today’s opportunities for officers to broaden career options comes from the nonrated line officer crossflow program, which currently has openings for officers on active duty in certain career fields to volunteer for retraining into undermanned career fields. The program is designed to
Sept. 26, 2016 Air Force has openings for civilian aircraft maintainers The Air Force is looking for qualified civilian aircraft maintainers to fill vital positions within the Air Force Civilian Service. Unique skills such as installation, modification, testing, repair and other critical areas are integral to ensuring the safety of Airmen around the world and the
Sept. 21, 2016 Ten AF captains selected for Inter-American Squadron Officer School Ten captains have been selected to attend the 2017 Inter-American Squadron Officer School at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, in fiscal year 2017. Selected to attend are Captains Ruben Adornorodriguez, Ricardo Basora-Rovira, Edward Camacho, Nathan Elowe,
Sept. 19, 2016 AFPC Airman wins 2016 Air Force Marathon First Lt. Zebulon Hanley, assigned to the Air Force Personnel Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, crossed the finish line with a winning time of 2:47:04 at the 20th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Col.
Sept. 16, 2016 FEGLI calculator makes choosing options easier during open season The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program calculator helps eligible federal employees make the right choices for themselves and their families during this open season which runs until Sept. 30. The Office of Personnel Management offers an FEGLI calculator to assist with rapid and
Sept. 16, 2016 Missing pilot’s remains bring sister closure after 51 years Maj. Dean Klenda, an F-105 pilot, went to Vietnam in 1965. He never returned. His sister, Deanna, has been searching for answers ever since. Last year, she got them, and his remains are finally coming home. On Sept. 17, Maj. Klenda will be laid to rest, 51 years to the day from when his aircraft was
Sept. 12, 2016 VLPAD adds multiple career fields, vacancies The Air Force’s Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program, or VLPAD, has added a number of career fields for selected air reserve component line of the Air Force officers. For three years and one day, Reserve and Air National Guard officers from certain Air Force specialties can fill vacant
Sept. 9, 2016 Air Force selects six captains for prestigious doctorate program The Air Force has chosen six captains for the 2017 Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious Ph.D. Program as a result of a recent selection board. The program exposes rising officers to a unique learning experience at top-tier universities. The captains will obtain doctorate degrees in
Sept. 8, 2016 2016 AFA Aerospace Award winners named The Air Force Association awards committee recently announced their selections for the 2016 National Aerospace and Specialty Award winners. The specific categories and respective winners are as follows: David C. Schilling Award for most outstanding contribution to national defense in the field of
Sept. 8, 2016 Career Intermission Program provides hiatus from AF active duty A year ago, Capt. Katie Evans, a personnel officer, had two choices: leave active duty to pursue full-time parenthood and hope to return some day, or apply for the new Career Intermission Program which would allow her to leave the service for a few years with a guaranteed return to active duty. CIP
Sept. 7, 2016 Warrior CARE event slated for Offutt Sept. 19-22 The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, in coordination with the 55th Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, will host a Warrior CARE event Sept. 19-22. The CARE event provides seriously wounded, ill and injured military members, veterans and their caregivers focused and personalized service through
Sept. 2, 2016 Nomination window open for 2017 Spirit of Hope Award Nominations for the 2017 Spirit of Hope Award will be accepted by the Air Force Personnel Center through Feb. 20. The award, named for comedian and actor Bob Hope, recognizes a military member, former military member, civilian or organization that epitomizes his values of duty, honor, courage,
Aug. 30, 2016 Updated EPME reenlistment, promotion eligibility policy takes effect in January The Air Force’s updated reenlistment and promotion eligibility policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2017, requires Airmen to complete their enlisted professional military education distance learning course within 12 months of the date they are notified by Air Force Personnel Center or
Aug. 30, 2016 Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program holds open season in September For the first time in 12 years, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program is having an open season, from Sept. 1-30, 2016. During the open season, eligible federal employees can enroll in FEGLI or increase coverage up to the maximum offered by the program, including Option C coverage on
Aug. 29, 2016 AF opens enlisted RPA pilot program to all AFSCs Using a phased-application approach, Air Force senior leaders are casting a wider net to ensure more active-duty enlisted Airmen are eligible to apply for the service’s RQ-4 Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft program, a Pentagon official said Aug. 29. The program expands the eligibility pool from
Aug. 25, 2016 Air Force selects 16,506 for promotion to staff sergeant The Air Force has selected 16,506 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant of the 39,064 eligible. The overall selection rate was 42.25 percent, with an average selectee overall score of 360.88. Officials selected 2,318 Airmen with a Promote Now recommendation for 14.04 percent of the total
Aug. 22, 2016 Air Force releases FY17 first-term Airman retraining quotas The Air Force has approved 1,688 fiscal year 2017 retraining quotas in 74 Air Force specialty codes for eligible active duty first-term Airmen.
Aug. 19, 2016 AFPC Assignments team visits Cannon Air Force Personnel Center career development professionals visited Cannon July 8-10 to share helpful information pertaining to assignments. The team hosted multiple briefings as well as one-on-one appointments to answer questions and speak about unique situations. “These events are very career
Aug. 17, 2016 Air Force STEM scholarships available to college students Eric Wineman completed both his undergraduate and master’s degrees with no student loan debt and now works for the Air Force as an electronics engineer, courtesy of the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship for Service Program. Part of the National Defense Education
Aug. 15, 2016 Vanguard Award nomination window open through January The Air Force Personnel Center is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Vanguard Award through Jan. 25. The Non Commissioned Officers Association annually sponsors the award to recognize one enlisted member from each branch of service for a heroic act, on or off duty, which results in saving
Aug. 11, 2016 RPA pilots set to receive $35,000 annual bonus Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James announced an increase to the service’s remotely piloted aircraft pilot bonus Aug. 10 in a multi-pronged approach to increase RPA manning and incentivize RPA pilots within a community that has operated at surge capacity for more than 10 years. As part of the
Aug. 11, 2016 AFPC launches new website The Air Force Personnel Center officially unveils the newest version of its public website, http://www.afpc.af.mil, today. The site contains personnel news and information for current and former Airmen and civilians. Air Force fitness policy and the dress and appearance pages are the most popular
Aug. 10, 2016 Intent to apply for AF enlisted medical degree preparatory program due Oct. 7 Eligible active duty, reserve and guard enlisted Airmen interested in pursuing a medical degree must submit their intent to apply email by Oct. 7 and complete their application for the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program by Dec. 9, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.The EMDP2
Aug. 4, 2016 Leader training on Blended Retirement System available via mobile app The new Blended Retirement System is a hot topic of conversation across the Department of Defense, and most total force members have questions on how it will work and who is eligible.The online BRS leader course released in June is designed to educate leaders on the new retirement system. The
Aug. 2, 2016 Eight AF officers chosen for 2017 DARPA Service Chiefs’ Fellows Program The Air Force selected eight officers for the 2017 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Service Chiefs' Fellows Program.This 90-day program is designed specifically for highly motivated, active duty officers with clear potential for operational leadership positions, said Master Sgt. Catrina
Aug. 1, 2016 Air Force seeks nominations for 2017 AFA Aerospace awards Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2017 Air Force Association Aerospace Awards through Jan. 6, 2017.The Aerospace awards recognize the most outstanding contribution to national defense in the fields of science and engineering relating to aerospace activity; flight, in the
Aug. 1, 2016 Air Force seeks nominations for 2017 Outstanding AF Civilian Employees of the Year Award Air Force officials will accept nominations for the 2017 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employees of the Year Award through Jan. 6.Each year the AFA recognizes four Air Force civilian employees for outstanding achievement in four categories: Civilian Wage Employee of the Year,
July 28, 2016 AF announces 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2016 Air Force officials have selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2016.An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and
July 25, 2016 Advanced degree, experience programs open to eligible AF officers Eligible active duty officers interested in 2017 advanced academic degree and experience broadening opportunities can now apply for various developmental programs, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.As part of the force development construct, Advanced Academic Degree/Special Experience
July 21, 2016 7,501 selected for promotion to technical sergeant JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Air Force has selected 7,501 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant of the 33,569 eligible.The overall selection rate was 22.35 percent, with an average selectee overall score of 380.67. Officials selected 2,020 Airmen with a Promote Now
July 18, 2016 2017 Verne Orr Award nominations sought Air Force officials will accept nominations for the 2017 Air Force Association Verne Orr Award through Jan. 6, 2017.The Air Force Association established this award in honor of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr to recognize mission-oriented accomplishments and achievements by units which
July 14, 2016 Air Force opens Career Intermission Program application window Air Force officials are accepting applications for the Career Intermission Program through Sept. 12 from active duty and career status active guard and reserve Airmen.CIP provides select Airmen the opportunity for a one-time temporary transition from active duty to the Individual Ready Reserve - for
July 7, 2016 Nominations for first Air Force enlisted RPA pilots being accepted The first enlisted RPA pilot selection board will convene at the Air Force Personnel Center, Jan. 23-26, 2017.
June 30, 2016 Air Force selects 489 for promotion to captain The Air Force selected 489 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the 2016A Captain Line of the Air Force, Chaplain, LAF Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Sciences Corps Quarterly Selection Process.To see the list, go to the Air Force Portal and select the
June 30, 2016 Nominations open for 68th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 68th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award through Nov. 18.The award, sponsored by George Washington University and the Arthur S. Flemming Awards Commission, honors outstanding federal employees who have made significant and extraordinary contributions
June 30, 2016 Pararescueman receives 2016 Pitsenbarger Award for lifesaving actions The Air Force Sergeants Association has named Technical Sgt. Daniel S. Flechsenhaar, an Air Force pararescueman at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., as its 2016 Pitsenbarger Award recipient.AFSA's Pitsenbarger Award annually recognizes Air Force enlisted members who perform heroic acts, on or off duty,
June 28, 2016 Biomedical Sciences Corps education, commissioning programs accepting applications Airmen interested in biomedical sciences education or commissioning opportunities may be eligible for any of the four Biomedical Sciences Corps programs now accepting applications.Available BSC programs include the Army Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy, the Uniform Services University of the Health
June 28, 2016 Training for new civilian performance management program now available WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Educational training is available to civilians and their supervisors in advance of the Air Force's April 2017 transition to the new Department of Defense-wide Performance Management and Appraisal Program.A phased implementation of DPMAP, part of the DOD's collaborative
June 27, 2016 AF has openings for civilian medical professionals The Air Force is looking for qualified civilian medical professionals to work with the Air Force Medical Service.The AFMS operates and manages a worldwide health care system capable of responding to a full spectrum of health requirements and provides an integrated health care system with an emphasis
June 24, 2016 AF accepting applications for undergraduate flying training The Air Force Personnel Center is accepting applications through Nov. 18 for the next Undergraduate Flying Training selection board.The UFT selection board will convene Jan. 23-26, 2017, to review applications for 2017-2018 pilot, remotely piloted aircraft pilot, combat systems officer and air
June 23, 2016 2017 Health Profession Education Program Board announces call for candidates Air Force officials have published the 2017 Air Force Medical Service Health Profession Education Program Board call for candidates.The Biomedical Sciences Corps, Dental Corps, Medical Service Corps and Nurse Corps career fields will convene their respective selection boards during their 2016
June 23, 2016 Air Force announces nominees for 2016 AFA Aerospace Awards The Air Force has selected its nominees to compete for the 2016 Air Force Association Aerospace Awards.The Aerospace awards recognize the most outstanding contributions to national defense and are open to all Air Force military members, Department of the Air Force civilians, units or group of
June 22, 2016 Air Force accepting nominations for 2017 O’Malley Award Air Force officials will accept nominations for the 2017 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award through Jan. 27, 2017.The award recognizes the wing commander and spouse team whose contributions to the nation, Air Force and local community best exemplify the highest ideals and positive leadership
June 22, 2016 Airman earns 'Ultimate Champion' title at Warrior Games Medically retired Master Sgt. Reese Hines earned the "Ultimate Champion" title and bragging rights at the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy here.Vying for the title, athletes competed in their respective disability classifications in five sporting events. Each
June 21, 2016 2017 AF scholarship, fellowship programs offer development opportunities Active duty officers interested in unique developmental opportunities may be eligible for one of several scholar or fellowship programs in 2017.The White House Fellows, Mansfield Fellowship Exchange and Olmsted Scholar programs offer distinctive professional career broadening experiences for Air
June 21, 2016 Novice earns silver medal in visually impaired archery at Warrior Games Though she's new to archery, Air Force 1st Lt. Sarah Frankosky earned a silver medal in the visually impaired archery category in the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy here.Since June 15, about 250 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans
June 17, 2016 Blended retirement system training now available Online training designed to educate Airmen about the new Blended Retirement System, the Defense Department system with changes on the current military retirement system, is now available via Joint Knowledge Online course number P-US1330. The course is also available to those without a Common Access
June 10, 2016 AF selects 1,447 for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel, major The Air Force selected 1,447 for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during the 2016B Colonel Biomedical Sciences Corps; Lieutenant Colonel Line of the Air Force, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Sciences Corps; and Major Biomedical Sciences Corps central selection boards.The
June 9, 2016 AFROTC accepting instructor applications for summer 2017 Air Force officials have announced 95 projected AF Reserve Officers' Training Corps detachment instructor vacancies for summer 2017.Eligible officers include active duty first lieutenants, captains or majors in the line of the Air Force competitive category. Additional eligibility criteria must be
June 9, 2016 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award winner announced Air Force officials announced Mrs. Nicole R. Bridge of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, as the 2016 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year.Mrs. Bridge, spouse of Technical Sgt. Matthew J. Bridge, 86th Security Forces Squadron, oversaw and managed the Ramstein Enlisted Spouses' Association as President.
June 8, 2016 New Jersey-based unit wins 2016 Verne Orr Award Air Force officials announced the 305th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, as the winner of the 2016 Verne Orr Award.This Air Force Association award recognizes a Total Force Air Force unit that makes the most effective use of its human resources.During the award
June 7, 2016 Air Force officer final DoD winner of 67th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award Air Force officials announced that Maj. Christopher Jefferson of the National Reconnaissance Office, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, is the Department of Defense 67th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award final winner.The award, sponsored by George Washington University and the Arthur S.
June 7, 2016 Test Pilot School Ph.D. program accepting applications The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School is accepting graduate applications through July 31 for the Air Force Institute of Technology in-residence engineering Ph.D. program.The primary purpose of the program is to ensure the TPS curriculum and research programs reflect the state of the art in
June 2, 2016 Forced distribution driving more promotions for top performers Results of the first promotion board using the forced distribution process were released May 25, highlighting a close connection between commander recommendations and those selected for promotion."These results are achieving the intended purpose of the new evaluation and promotion systems we
May 31, 2016 AF seeks 2016 GEICO Military Service Awards nominations Air Force officials are accepting nominations through Sept. 12 for the 2016 Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) Military Service Awards. The GEICO Military Service Awards annually recognize enlisted Total Force members from all branches of service for contributions to military or civilian
May 31, 2016 Nominations sought for 2016 Sijan Award The Air Force Personnel Center is currently accepting nominations through Aug. 31 for the 2016 Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award. The award recognizes the accomplishments of Total Force officers and enlisted leaders who demonstrate the highest qualities of leadership in the performance
May 27, 2016 Final Air Force winners announced for 2015 GEICO Awards Air Force officials announced that Master Sgt. Michael Champion, 312th Training Squadron, Air Education and Training Command, and Master Sgt. Joi Pearson, Headquarters, Air Reserve Personnel Center, Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, have been selected as the final winners of the 2015
May 11, 2016 AF selects 319 for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel, major The Air Force selected 319 for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during the 2016A Colonel Chaplain and Medical Service Corps; Lieutenant Colonel Line of the Air Force Judge Advocate and Nurse Corps; and Major LAF-J, Medical Service Corps and Nurse Corps central selection boards.The
April 15, 2016 AF selects 42 physician assistant training program candidates The Air Force has selected 42 active duty Airmen for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program with phase one training beginning in August at Fort Sam Houston."The 29-month program is open to enlisted, officers and academy and reserve officer training corps cadets," said Kevin Smith, Air Force