March 9, 2016 Development teams to consider officers for squadron, deputy group commander positions Development teams from various Air Force specialties will convene between May and August 2016 to consider eligible line and health professions officers for squadron and deputy group commander positions projected for calendar year 2017.Interested officers can go to the myPers website for DT schedules
March 9, 2016 Civilian developmental education application deadline May 1 Civilian Airmen have until May 1 to submit applications for civilian developmental education programs to the Air Force Personnel Center."Educational opportunities, in conjunction with experience and training, are a key component of the continuum of learning designed to deliberately develop Air Force
March 7, 2016 AF announces Operation Colony Glacier casualty recovery The Air Force announced on March 7 the names of two service members who have been recovered from a C-124 Globemaster II that was lost on Nov. 22, 1952.Airmen 2nd Class Thomas Condon and Conrad Sprague have been recovered and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.On
March 4, 2016 Spirit of service award nominations due April 15 Nominations for the 2016 American Legion Spirit of Service Award are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by April 15.The award is presented annually to one enlisted member from each of the military and reserve services for outstanding volunteer service performed off duty in the local community.
March 3, 2016 AF selects six enlisted Airmen for medical prep school Six enlisted Airmen have been selected to participate in the Enlisted Medical Degree Preparatory Program.The program, which begins in July, offers enlisted members a chance to attend medical prep school full time for two years while maintaining active duty status. The program includes coursework in
March 3, 2016 1,467 selected for promotion to senior master sergeant The Air Force has selected 1,467 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant.To access test and board scores, go to the virtual MPF via the secure applications page.The selection rate was 12.32 percent, with an average selectee overall score of 533.18. Selectees' average time in grade
March 2, 2016 Nominations sought for 2016 DOD disability award The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2016 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee or Service Member with a Disability Award.The award honors civilian and military members with disabilities who supported the DOD mission or overseas contingency operations, or whose activities best
Feb. 26, 2016 The 2016 Air Force Trials Have Begun NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - U.S. Air Force and Australian wounded warriors gathered together here Feb. 26 to celebrate the opening ceremony of the third annual Air Force Trials competition at the Warrior Fitness Center.The Air Force Trials is an adaptive sports event designed to promote the mental
Feb. 26, 2016 2016 AF Trials begin today at Nellis The 2016 Air Force Trials begin today and run through March 5 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.The Air Force Trials are an adaptive and rehabilitative sports event designed to promote the mental and physical well-being of seriously wounded, ill and injured military members and veterans."We will have
Feb. 25, 2016 Air Force names visionary leadership award winners for 2016 Air Force officials recently named the winners of the 2016 Brigadier General Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award.The award was created in honor of Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught, and recognizes Airmen who exhibit her attributes of character, innovation, commitment and selfless spirit of service.The