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Sept. 26, 2016
Air Force has openings for civilian aircraft maintainers

The Air Force is looking for qualified civilian aircraft maintainers to fill vital positions within the Air Force Civilian Service. Unique skills such as installation, modification, testing, repair and other critical areas are integral to ensuring the safety of Airmen around the world and the
Sept. 2, 2016
Nomination window open for 2017 Spirit of Hope Award

Nominations for the 2017 Spirit of Hope Award will be accepted by the Air Force Personnel Center through Feb. 20. The award, named for comedian and actor Bob Hope, recognizes a military member, former military member, civilian or organization that epitomizes his values of duty, honor, courage,
Aug. 30, 2016
Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program holds open season in September

For the first time in 12 years, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program is having an open season, from Sept. 1-30, 2016. During the open season, eligible federal employees can enroll in FEGLI or increase coverage up to the maximum offered by the program, including Option C coverage on
Aug. 17, 2016
Air Force STEM scholarships available to college students

Eric Wineman completed both his undergraduate and master’s degrees with no student loan debt and now works for the Air Force as an electronics engineer, courtesy of the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship for Service Program. Part of the National Defense Education
Aug. 11, 2016
AFPC launches new website

The Air Force Personnel Center officially unveils the newest version of its public website, http://www.afpc.af.mil, today. The site contains personnel news and information for current and former Airmen and civilians. Air Force fitness policy and the dress and appearance pages are the most popular
Aug. 10, 2016
Intent to apply for AF enlisted medical degree preparatory program due Oct. 7

Eligible active duty, reserve and guard enlisted Airmen interested in pursuing a medical degree must submit their intent to apply email by Oct. 7 and complete their application for the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program by Dec. 9, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.The EMDP2
Aug. 4, 2016
Leader training on Blended Retirement System available via mobile app

The new Blended Retirement System is a hot topic of conversation across the Department of Defense, and most total force members have questions on how it will work and who is eligible.The online BRS leader course released in June is designed to educate leaders on the new retirement system. The
Aug. 1, 2016
Air Force seeks nominations for 2017 AFA Aerospace awards

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2017 Air Force Association Aerospace Awards through Jan. 6, 2017.The Aerospace awards recognize the most outstanding contribution to national defense in the fields of science and engineering relating to aerospace activity; flight, in the
Aug. 1, 2016
Air Force seeks nominations for 2017 Outstanding AF Civilian Employees of the Year Award

Air Force officials will accept nominations for the 2017 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employees of the Year Award through Jan. 6.Each year the AFA recognizes four Air Force civilian employees for outstanding achievement in four categories: Civilian Wage Employee of the Year,
June 28, 2016
Training for new civilian performance management program now available

WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Educational training is available to civilians and their supervisors in advance of the Air Force's April 2017 transition to the new Department of Defense-wide Performance Management and Appraisal Program.A phased implementation of DPMAP, part of the DOD's collaborative