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  • Thrift Savings Plan introduces new Roth option

    Department of Defense civilian employees eligible for the Thrift Savings Plan may begin to contribute to the Roth TSP today. This new feature allows members to contribute on an after-tax basis and receive tax-free earnings when they funds from their TSP accounts. Air Force serviced civilians may

  • Navy, AF hosts joint half marathon, five-miler

    The Navy 5-Miler is expanding into the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler in 2012. The Inaugural Navy-Air Force Half-Marathon and 9th Annual Navy 5-Miler will take place at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 on the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Science Applications

  • AF officials launch online civilian retirement tool

    Air Force human resources officials added a new feature in May to the Employee Benefits Information System Web application that allows Air Force appropriated fund civilians to request benefits-related actions online. The HR Link module will help civilians prepare for retirement, request a retirement

  • Programs assist veterans with jobs, education, homes

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs wants veterans to know about their benefits, from job and education opportunities to home loans and programs for those who are disabled, a VA official said May 29.Veterans caught in today's high rate of unemployment likely can find a job in one of the more

  • Medical "C-code" not a deployment disqualifier

    Contrary to common belief, a medical assignment limitation code, commonly known as the "C-code," does not disqualify an Airman from deployment and it does not identify an Airman for medical discharge.According to Dr. (Lt. Col.) Keryl Green, Air Force Personnel Center Medical Retention Standards

  • Black Flag: Taking care of those who wait

    The distinctive black flag, depicting a head lowered under a guard's watchtower, is often seen waving right below the American flag. Black patches with the mottos "You are not forgotten," "Keeping the promise" and "No one left behind" adorn leather vests, ball caps and bumper stickers across the

  • Air Force to conduct personnel accountability exercise

    The Air Force will conduct an Air Force-wide exercise this summer to test the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System, Air Force Personnel officials said.AFPAAS is a web-based application used to account for and assess the needs of the Air Force total force including active-duty

  • Knowing common hiring authorities critical in filling civilian positions

    As the Air Force continues to reform its hiring processes, hiring managers can make better, timelier decisions when they understand which hiring authorities they should use when recruiting new employees.Hiring appointment authorities provide managers with the legal means to hire employees via a new

  • Additional civilian employee self service requests available online

    Air Force Personnel Center human resources officials have expanded a self service initiative allowing civilians to request updates to their personnel records online.Employees can now request updates for resumes, name changes, veterans' preference for RIF, awards, education, training, certification

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