Nov. 19, 2015 Wheelchair rugby makes debut for Warrior CARE month Fifty-pound wheeled chariots made of steel, aluminum and over-sized wheels were the modes of battle Nov. 16 as teams of joint-service wounded, ill and injured kicked off a demonstration of wheelchair rugby.It was the kickoff -- as it were -- of Warrior CARE Month and of the Joint Service Wheelchair
Nov. 16, 2015 2016 FEHB open season effective through Dec. 14 The 2016 Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program will run through Dec. 14.During open season employees and retirees will have the chance to review their current plans
Nov. 16, 2015 13 selected for nuclear, missile squadron command, chief of safety The Air Force has selected 13 lieutenant colonels and lieutenant colonel-selects for nuclear and missile operations squadron commander and chief of safety positions.The officers were among 30 candidates named earlier this year. Candidates who are not on the selection list will remain eligible for
Nov. 16, 2015 Air Force selects 111 for ROTC detachment command The Air Force identified 111 lieutenant colonels and lieutenant colonel-selects as candidates for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment command.Special duty command opportunities like this one are highly sought, according to Sundy Muniz, Air Force Personnel Center special duty
Nov. 13, 2015 Sharpen your resume with purpose, relevance Writing a resume for federal employment consideration doesn't have to be daunting.In fact, it's about providing an applicant's best qualities when it comes to showcasing workplace responsibilities, education and career accomplishments.Keeping a current resume has a purpose and several benefits, from
Nov. 12, 2015 Reminder: Enlisted attaché duty applications due Sunday, Nov. 15 Active duty staff through senior master sergeants interested in attachĂ© duty opportunities with international affairs teams around the world must submit their applications by Nov. 15 to be considered.The Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs is accepting
Nov. 2, 2015 AFPC opens administrative qualification cell for nuclear enterprise The Air Force is taking steps to further ensure the safety, security and reliability of nuclear weapons by standing up the first central Personnel Reliability Program Administrative Qualification Cell under the Air Force Personnel Center last month.The PRP is used to select and maintain individuals
Nov. 2, 2015 TAP today for a prosperous tomorrow Based on feedback from Airmen, the Transition Assistance Program is having a positive impact on preparing them for life outside of the military.More than 230,000 people have attended transition workshops since 2012 when the TAP program was redesigned to better prepare Airmen for separation or
Oct. 30, 2015 Air Force selects 1,378 for developmental education The Air Force selected 786 officers and 592 civilians for basic, intermediate and senior developmental education during the 2015 Developmental Education Designation Board held this month at the Air Force Personnel Center."Developmental education is vital to the Air Force because it supports the
Oct. 29, 2015 AF announces Operation Colony Glacier casualty recovery The Air Force announced Oct. 29 the name of a service member whose remains have been recovered from a C-124 Globemaster aircraft that was lost on Nov. 22, 1952.Airman 3rd Class Loyd L. Matthews has been recovered and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.On Nov. 22,