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  • 180-day civilian hiring restriction reinstated for military retirees

    Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement.The new DoD requirement took effect Dec. 23, 2016, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of fiscal year 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

  • AF offers new two-year degree program for civilians

    The Air Force is expanding development opportunities for the civilian workforce by offering an associate degree at little to no cost. Graduates of the online program will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Air Force Leadership and Management Studies. The 60-credit hour program is

  • Air Force committed to fostering civilian talent via DE

    The Air Force has created a new leadership development course designed specifically for GS-12 and GS-13 civilians and equivalent pay schedules. The Air Force will undertake new measures to increase opportunities for civilians at the GS-12 and -13 level to participate in professional development

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Nominations sought for 2017 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award

    Nominations for the 2017 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by March 21. The award honors military members and Department of Defense civilian employees who have supported the DOD mission or overseas

  • AF seeks 13th Annual DOD David O. Cooke award nominees

    Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 13th Annual Department of Defense David O. Cooke Excellence in Public Administration Award. This award was created to promote, perpetuate and recognize the type of exceptional contributions David O. Cooke made to the federal service.  Cooke had a

  • Nominations open for 62nd DOD Distinguished Civilian Service Award

    Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 62nd Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award.This award is the highest presented to civilian employees whose careers reflect exceptional devotion to duty and significant contributions of broad scope to the efficiency,

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