Jan. 26, 2011 WMD program available for officers, civilians Officials are seeking nominations to participate in the Program for Emerging Leaders and the study of weapons of mass destruction.The Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction at the National Defense University recently announced the professional development opportunity that provides a
Jan. 25, 2011 Webcasts highlight civilian education opportunities Two webcasts Jan 27 offer civilian airmen and their supervisors a chance to learn about the many education and development opportunities available.The Air Force Personnel Center Directorate of Civilian Force Integration will host the two webcasts to explain civilian developmental education
Jan. 25, 2011 AFPC stands up OL at Hill As part of a continuing Air Force initiative to provide on-site civilian personnel recruitment support, the Air Force Personnel Center stands up an operating location at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 1. This is the third of five AFPC OLs to support commanders and missions at the Air Force Large
Jan. 24, 2011 Deadline approaching for Spirit of Hope Award nominations Airmen are reminded that the deadline for submitting nominations for the 2011 Spirit of Hope Award to the Air Force Personnel Center is March 15.The award recognizes a military member, civilian or an organization that epitomizes the values of Bob Hope -- duty, honor, courage, loyalty, commitment,
Jan. 21, 2011 TSP contribution limits set for 2011 Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board members announced the 2011 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions will remain $16,500, and TSP catch-up plan contribution limits will remain at $5,500.TSP is a long-term retirement savings plan that gives investors an
Jan. 21, 2011 Hanscom joins USAJOBS Hanscom AFB joined a growing list of Air Force bases Jan. 14 using a single source process to apply for vacant Air Force civilian positions. To apply for a vacant civilian position, applicants must submit a resume through USAJOBS.gov. The transition does not affect the more than 25,000 Air Force
Jan. 4, 2011 Officials shape NAF employee careers Force Support senior leaders sought ways to shape the careers of nonappropriated fund employees during the first NAF development team meeting at the Air Force Personnel Center Nov. 30 - Dec. 1. The development team reviewed, assessed and scored 143 records of NF-03 and above NAF employees on their
Dec. 29, 2010 Virtual inprocessing simplifies civilian PCS Revisions in the civilian permanent-change-of-station orders process at Air Force Personnel Center save time and money, and reduce errors for hiring officials, relocating employees and personnelists.The new civilian PCS process is conducted virtually through the Civilian Virtual Inprocessing system
Dec. 28, 2010 Deadline approaching for civilian awards nominations Airmen are reminded that the deadline for submitting nominations for the 2011 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employees of the Year Award to the Air Force Personnel Center is Feb. 15.Each year, the AFA recognizes four Air Force civilian employees for outstanding achievement in
Dec. 21, 2010 Nominations open for DOD civilian service awards Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 56th Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award.The award is the highest given by the Secretary of Defense to career employees. The award recognizes career employees at all levels for their exceptional achievement and