Oct. 8, 2010 Services announces scholarship winners Twenty-five individuals were recently selected to receive $1,000 scholarships through the Air Force Services Club Membership Scholarship Program. Club members and their families were given the opportunity to submit a 500-word essay on "What does it mean to be part of the Air Force Family?" A total
Oct. 7, 2010 Strategic leadership development available Civilian leadership development officials here are seeking nominations for an out-of-cycle selection board to identify senior-level civilians for strategic leadership development opportunities in the 2011 academic year.Strategic Leadership Education Level I is open to Air Force civil service
Oct. 4, 2010 Air Force conducting personnel accountability exercise Officials are conducting an Air Force-wide exercise Oct. 6 through 8 to test the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System.An exercise execution order will identify the geographic area of interest in which all personnel assigned to, living in, TDY to or on leave in that area, must be
Oct. 1, 2010 Lieutenants complete inaugural language training Twenty-five of the Air Force's newest second lieutenants recently completed the inaugural class of focused language training at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., as part of the Language Enabled Airmen Program.The Language Intensive Training Event, or LITE, was held at the Air Force Culture and Language
Sept. 29, 2010 Online development plan improving total force career roadmaps The web-based career tool for total force Airmen, known as My Development Plan, is undergoing changes aimed at positively affecting the Air Force and its members' futures, officials said Sept. 28.With a total force focus, MyDP is geared to help users make informed decisions about their career with
Sept. 24, 2010 Food transformation to begin at pilot installations Total force Airmen at six installations will soon see a new era in food service operations as the Air Force Food Transformation Initiative begins at their locations early next month.FTI is a pilot program designed to provide Airmen with improved food quality, variety and availability, while
Sept. 22, 2010 Filling civilian vacancies easier with advanced recruiting, online resources As the Air Force works to streamline and expedite the hiring process for the civilian workforce, officials are encouraging hiring managers to initiate the recruitment process prior to an incumbent's departure.If the position being vacated is already funded, properly classified and serviced by the
Sept. 17, 2010 Commanders play key role in accounting for members When a disaster occurs, chaos usually ensues. From caring for the injured to cleaning up the damage, it can overwhelm all involved. One of the key challenges for Air Force leaders after a disaster is accounting for all personnel. The Air Force relies on the Air Force Personnel Accountability and
Sept. 14, 2010 Pentagon urges employees to "Leap" into fitness Uniformed and civilian Air Force members are encouraged to represent the Defense Department in the Presidential fitness challenge this fall as our country continues to focus on health and wellness.The Department's Civilian Personnel Policy Office is sponsoring "Leap Into Fall," a fitness challenge
Sept. 13, 2010 Officials seek Spirit of Hope Award nominees Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2011 Spirit of Hope Award.The award recognizes a military member, civilian or an organization that epitomizes the values of Bob Hope -- duty, honor, courage, loyalty, commitment, integrity and selfless dedication.Each major command, field