July 14, 2017 AF rolls out phased retirement program for eligible civilians Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part time in a “semi-retired” status, according to new Air Force Instruction 36-817, Civilian Phased Retirement Program. The civilian phased-retirement program allows eligible full-time employees to request to work on a part-time
July 11, 2017 Air Force releases first-term Airman retraining quotas for FY18 Eligible active-duty first-term Airmen may choose from more than 1,400 approved retraining quotas in over 20 career fields for fiscal year 2018. Retraining allows enlisted Airmen, to include staff and technical sergeants on their first enlistment, to retrain into skills where a shortage exists, in
June 16, 2017 How well do you understand the AF enlisted evaluation board process? The Air Force promotion system promotes the most fully-qualified noncommissioned and senior noncommissioned officers based on the quality of their records and other weighted factors, while recognizing an individual Airman’s potential for advancement to the next rank. Enlisted evaluation board panels
June 8, 2017 Air Force names 2016 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award recipients Air Force officials have named four Airmen as the 2016 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award winners. The award was first presented in 1981 and named in honor of the first U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor. Today, it recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding
June 1, 2017 AF seeks 2017 Sijan award nominations The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2017 Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award. The award recognizes the accomplishments of officers and enlisted leaders who demonstrate the highest qualities of leadership in the performance of their duties and conduct of their lives. Sijan was
May 2, 2017 Air Force implements changes to joint matters, joint tour credit The definition of “joint matters” and the authorized length of joint tours, two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers, have recently changed following publication of guidance from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Directive-type
April 19, 2017 AF seeks 2017 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award submissions Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2017 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award. This Air Force-level award, which recognizes mission success achieved by a team of two or more Total Force components, will be presented to the top team that demonstrates improved effectiveness,
April 17, 2017 Civilian developmental education helps grow tomorrow’s leaders Shelli Dunn fondly remembers her recent experiences at Squadron Officer School, especially one particular exercise called Project X. “The exercise’s various scenarios are designed to challenge our communication abilities, organizational skills and physical coordination,” said Dunn, a human resource
March 28, 2017 ADLS now hosts required Blended Retirement System Opt-In training Airmen eligible for the new Blended Retirement System can now take the required Opt-In training via the Advance Distributed Learning System versus Joint Knowledge Online. The Opt-In course is designed to provide information for eligible Airmen to make an educated decision about their retirement
March 8, 2017 Enlisted RPA pilot board selects 30 Airmen for pilot training The inaugural Enlisted Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Selection Board has chosen 30 enlisted Airmen to fill fiscal year 2017/2018 training slots as a part of the deliberate approach to enhance the Air Force’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission. The historic enlisted RPA pilot