March 8, 2017 Total Force Service Center to expand chat features on myPers The Air Force Personnel Center has expanded the live chat feature on myPers to include separations, retraining, retirement, base of preference, join spouse, exceptional family member and humanitarian reassignment pages.
March 7, 2017 Civilian developmental education window open through May 1 Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1 to submit their civilian developmental education, or CDE, program applications to the Air Force Personnel Center. CDE provides developmental education and leadership opportunities that will prepare Air Force personnel to anticipate and successfully meet
March 3, 2017 Air Force seeks 2017 GEICO award nominations The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2017 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards. These awards annually recognize enlisted active duty, Reserve and Guard members from all branches of service for contributions to military or private-sector communities. The four
Feb. 13, 2017 Notifications to eligible Airmen begin for Blended Retirement System Airmen eligible for the new Blended Retirement System began receiving email notifications Feb. 10 from myPers with information regarding their benefits so they can make the decision best suited for their individual needs. The myPers notification includes details of the new retirement system, a link
Feb. 9, 2017 2017 nominations sought for 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award Air Force officials are seeking 2017 nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award. There are three categories for this award: airman, noncommissioned officer and senior NCO. Major commands and the Air Force District of Washington may each nominate three candidates (one per category)
Feb. 1, 2017 Blended Retirement System Opt-In training now available to all Airmen The Department of Defense will implement the new Blended Retirement System in less than a year. While no one needs to make a decision until Jan. 1, 2018, all Airmen should take advantage of training and informational resources to research their options during 2017. Airmen eligible for the new
Jan. 26, 2017 Officer developmental education application window opens Jan. 30 Eligible active duty officers can apply for intermediate and senior developmental education opportunities starting Jan. 30.The nomination process starts via the web-based form 3849, available on AFPC Secure. Officers may select up to five IDE/SDE programs in which they are interested and should
Jan. 10, 2017 AFPC to host two Exceptional Family Member webinars Jan. 12 The Air Force Personnel Center will hold two Exceptional Family Member Program webinars Jan. 12 discussing the program’s three components – assignments, medical and family support. EFMP allows Airmen to proceed to assignment locations where suitable medical, educational and other resources are
Dec. 29, 2016 Recovery care coordinators provide ‘boots on the ground’ support During his 30-year Air Force career, Keith Mondloch spent much of his time on the flightline as an aircraft maintainer, but he also devoted many hours as a senior NCO helping young Airmen with personnel, financial and legal issues.“If I couldn’t help them myself, I made sure I found the right person
Dec. 28, 2016 Enlisted nursing commissioning programs accepting applications The Nurse Enlisted and Direct Enlisted Commissioning Programs are accepting applications from active duty enlisted Airmen through Jan. 27, 2017, for the April selection boards. NECP offers the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing at a college or university with an Air Force Reserve