Feb. 16, 2017 Air Force Trials for wounded warriors begin Feb. 24 For months, about 100 Air Force wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans have honed their skills in their chosen sport, with many overcoming significant hardships, in preparation for the Air Force Trials Feb. 24 to March 2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.The Air Force Trials is an
Feb. 14, 2017 Regional Affairs program gets 54 new officers The Air Force has selected 54 line officers--51 captains and three majors--into the Regional Affairs Strategist program. The program, managed by the Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, is a force development initiative intended to create a cadre of officers with in-depth
Feb. 9, 2017 AF releases new guidance on civilian hiring freeze The Air Force has released additional guidance in regard to the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.
Feb. 7, 2017 185 Airmen to meet first enlisted RPA pilot selection board AFPC has received complete application packages from 185 Airmen who are applying for the first enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilot selection board.
Feb. 1, 2017 AF responds to hiring freeze The Air Force is working with the Defense Department to provide additional guidance on the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.
Jan. 26, 2017 Air Force names 2017 ROTC detachment commanders The Air Force has selected 38 active, Guard and Reserve officers as Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment commanders to fill requirements at universities across the nation starting summer 2017. A selection board held late in 2016 reviewed more than 100 applications from lieutenant
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. 13, 2017 Disability Evaluation System rolls out new email notification process A new email notification system rolls out this month for the Air Force’s Disability Evaluation System that will enhance customer service and increase overall transparency in the Physical Evaluation Board process. Instead of Airmen calling their physical evaluation board liaison officer or the Air
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
Jan. 10, 2017 AF evolves policies to access more talent, maintain high standards The Air Force announced new policies on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos, as well as changes to service medical accession policy Jan. 9.