Feb. 4, 2016 Officer developmental education application window opens Feb. 8 Eligible active duty officers can apply for intermediate and senior developmental education opportunities beginning in February.Officer nominations, with senior rater endorsements, will be accepted beginning Feb. 8 and are due to the Air Force Personnel Center no later than March 14."There are many
Feb. 3, 2016 Round two of time in grade, service points phase out Changes announced to the Weighted Airman Promotion System model in July 2014 included a reduction in the points associated with time in service and time in grade to place further emphasis on performance.The multipliers for calculating total time-in-grade and time-in-service points will be reduced
Feb. 2, 2016 AF announces year two adjustments to enlisted evaluations, promotions Incorporating various observations and assessments from the first year under the new enlisted evaluation and promotion systems, the Air Force is making several adjustments for year two to ease execution and strengthen processes.In 2015, the Air Force began execution of the new enlisted evaluation
Feb. 1, 2016 AF Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program list triples Air Force officials released details on the fiscal year 2016 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program Feb. 1. This year's program, consisting of 117 Air Force specialties eligible to receive bonuses, is a substantial increase from the previous year's program where 40 Air Force specialty codes were
Jan. 19, 2016 Warrior CARE event Jan. 19-22 on Randolph More than 120 wounded, ill or injured service men and women from across the nation are gathering here today through Jan. 22 for a Warrior CARE event.Warrior CARE events provide seriously wounded, ill and injured military members, veterans and their caregivers access to services such as caregiver
Jan. 12, 2016 AFW2 updates program features to enhance Warrior CARE The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program has enhanced services to provide more comprehensive care for the wounded, ill or injured recovering service members and their caregivers."In the past we offered adaptive and rehabilitative sports camps to wounded, ill and injured recovering service members while
Jan. 6, 2016 AF officials announce civilian reduction in force In a continuing effort to meet Defense Department funding targets and rebalance the civilian workforce, some Air Force installations will implement civilian reduction in force authorities effective through April 4.Following a major command needs assessment in early August, more than 1,000 civilian
Dec. 17, 2015 AF introduces enlisted Global Hawk pilots Air Force officials announced a new initiative Dec. 17 to enhance the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission by integrating enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilots into the force.Air Force officials stated a dynamic threat environment calls for innovative approaches to high-demand
Dec. 17, 2015 525 selected for promotion to chief The Air Force selected 525 out of 2,521 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief for a 20.83 percent selection rate.To see the selection list, go to the Air Force Portal at https://my.af.mil, or myPers enlisted promotion page. Airmen will be able to access their score notices on the
Dec. 16, 2015 AF names 2015 GEICO Military Service Award nominees Air Force Personnel Center officials have nominated four Airmen for the 2015 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Award.The categories and nominees are as follows:Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Category: Master Sgt. Charleen Jones, Directorate of Medical Services and Training,