Sept. 18, 2019 Air Force fields new hiring process for new first sergeants The Air Force has removed the first sergeant from Developmental Special Duty and implemented a new hiring process for new first sergeants.
July 1, 2019 Air Force officials announce training instructor tour length changes The Air Force will change the tour length for Military Training Instructors from 42 to 36 months and Military Training Leaders, AETC Technical Training Instructors and Professional Military Education instructors from 48 to 36 months. Every Airman will have an option to extend for an additional year.
April 11, 2019 Air Force announces selection process for officer instructor and recruiting special duty assignments The Air Force announced that beginning in April 2019, officers will be screened and selected for formal instructor and recruiting special duty positions.
Sept. 25, 2018 AFPC increases transparency of DSD assignments AFPC implements advanced notification for two Developmental Special Duty assignments in order to create more commander involvement and increase transparency of the DSD assignment process.