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