June 5, 2023 Air Force announces FY23 Legacy Aviation Bonus Program The Legacy AvB Program builds upon the previous years' offers to decisively shape and retain experienced rated officers to meet Air Force retention, training and mission-readiness requirements to maintain lethality of the force.
May 31, 2023 Air Force releases master sergeant promotion cycle statistics Air Force officials have selected 4,998 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 28,831 eligible for a selection rate of 17.3 percent in the 23E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
May 25, 2023 Air Force’s Enlisted Swap Assignment Program starts June 1 The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process.
May 24, 2023 Air Force selects 4,998 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 31 Air Force officials selected 4,998 Air Force technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 28,831 eligible for a selection rate of 17.3 percent in the 23E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
May 18, 2023 Air Force, Space Force to offer medals, promotions for recruiting support Airmen and Guardians can now receive decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the new Airman and Guardian Referral Program.
May 11, 2023 DAF develops reasonable, religious accommodation requests appeals portal To streamline the accommodation appeals processes, the Department of the Air Force has created the DAF Accommodation Portal.
May 8, 2023 New mental health care initiative improves access to care and readiness Air Force mental health leaders implemented a new initiative to nearly all Air Force bases to improve access to mental health, increase access to support resources, and mitigate the impact on readiness.
May 8, 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey gives voice to civilians’ opinions The feedback civilian employees gave in 2022 has earned the service the no.9 ranking for large agencies by the Partnership for Public Service’s “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” in 2022.
April 30, 2023 New AF surgeon general program enhances support for EFMP families, Airmen, Guardians The Air Force surgeon general has made improving support for military children one of his priorities.
April 21, 2023 DAF Civilian Individual Development Plans (IDPs) mandatory per 5 Apr 23 memo The Department of the Air Force provided a guidance memorandum, dated 5 Apr 23, emphasizing the mandatory requirement for civilian Individual Development Plans (IDPs). IDPs are useful for goal development and career planning, as well as help employees successfully perform their jobs and meet
April 11, 2023 Air Force recognizes Lance P. Sijan Award winners Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke about the prestigious award, highlighting the accomplishments of the Airmen who embody Sijan’s leadership and character in performance and standards of personal conduct.
April 3, 2023 2022 Nuclear Deterrence Operations, Missile Operations awards announced These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field respectively.
March 31, 2023 DOD announces new bereavement leave benefit for service members The Defense Department announced new non-chargeable, paid bereavement leave benefit for service members.
March 25, 2023 DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
March 22, 2023 Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians The DAF approved several uniform initiatives for implementation effective April 1.
March 20, 2023 1000-plus qualified students can work summer jobs with DAF The 2023 Summer Employment Program, which runs May through September, will provide students in high school, college, trade school, vocational school, and other qualifying educational programs the opportunity to work in federal departments and agencies and explore federal careers while still in
March 14, 2023 Air Force releases senior master sergeant/23E8 promotion cycle statistics Congratulations to the 1,629 master sergeants selected for senior master sergeant in the 23E8 promotion cycle! The list is available on the Enlisted Promotions page of Air Force’s Personnel Center public website, myPers and the Air Force Portal. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Kiana Pearson)
March 6, 2023 Air Force selects 1,629 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 14 Air Force officials selected 1,629 Air Force master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 16,424 eligible, for a selection rate of 10.5% in the 23E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
Feb. 27, 2023 Airmen enrolled in new maximum life insurance coverage Blanket changes to the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance go into effect March 1, and Airmen have until the end of March to adjust their insurance coverage even if they’ve previously declined or reduced coverage.
Feb. 27, 2023 DAF establishes policies to increase access to non-covered reproductive health care The DAF has issued guidance implementing DoD policies outlining privacy of command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care and unit-funded travel for those seeking non-covered reproductive health care.
Feb. 27, 2023 DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests The Department of the Air Force has issued guidance on removal of adverse actions and handling of Religious Accommodation Requests related to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations effective Feb. 24.
Feb. 16, 2023 DoD releases policies to ensure access to non-covered reproductive health care The DoD has released policies on command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care, and travel allowances for non-covered reproductive health care.
Jan. 10, 2023 Civilian Development nomination window opens Jan 11 The Air Force’s Personnel Center is accepting nomination packages from Department of the Air Force civilians for more than 35 Civilian Development programs starting Jan. 11.
Jan. 10, 2023 Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio BCP policy in January, with assessments to begin April 2023.
Jan. 9, 2023 Department of the Air Force releases policy on Military Parental Leave Program Military Parental Leave for Airmen and Guardians will expand to 12 weeks after convalescent leave for birth parents and 12 weeks for non-birth parents, including adoptive parents and eligible foster parents, effective Dec. 27, 2022.
Dec. 30, 2022 Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards The change will apply to all eligible DAF officers and allow promotion board members to consider an officer’s acquisition of valued expertise as one of many whole person concept considerations.
Dec. 6, 2022 Department of the Air Force releases 22E9, 22S9, 23S8 promotion cycle statistics Air Force officials have selected 514 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, out of 2,526 eligible, for a selection rate of 20.34 percent in the 22E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
Nov. 30, 2022 DAF selects Airmen, Guardians for promotion in 22E9, 22S9, 23S8 cycles; lists post Dec. 6th Air Force officials have selected 514 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, out of 2,526 eligible, for a selection rate of 20.34% in the 22E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
Nov. 16, 2022 DAF transitions deployment actions from legacy system to AFFORGEN Connect The Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) Connect application went live Sept. 30 on the TMIS ServiceNow platform. Accessible via the Air Force Portal, AFFORGEN Connect provides a single access point for all unclassified Air and Space Force readiness and deployment preparation and execution
Nov. 4, 2022 AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant.
Nov. 1, 2022 Department of the Air Force unveils new civilian career talent management process The Department of the Air Force is unveiling a new civilian career talent management process designed to be more nimble in developing both civilian leaders as well as growing technical expertise/competence.The new “Civilians We Need” Career Model and accompanying career roadmaps will help DAF
Oct. 23, 2022 DAF senior leaders amplify SecDef directives for reproductive health care Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the DoD would ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, in addition to clear guidance for health care providers to operate effectively.
Oct. 20, 2022 DAF, Clemson conducting research for Undergraduate Space Training educational partnership A team from Second Air Force, as well as the U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Personnel Center, has been working with Clemson University under an mutually beneficial educational partnership agreement since July of 2020 as part of an effort to assist the United States Space Force with the
Oct. 11, 2022 New reporting options for sexual harassment victims Uniformed Airmen and Guardians who experience sexual harassment now have the option to file a restricted or unrestricted report with the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office to access advocacy services and supportive referrals. This change now allows members to seek support services
Oct. 6, 2022 AF to launch narrative performance statements for award nominations Performance statements and award nominations are transitioning effective Oct. 1, 2022.
Oct. 6, 2022 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized during Air Force’s season of celebrations The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022 were recognized and honored during the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary week and the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 15-21.
Oct. 3, 2022 Department of the Air Force updates policy for pregnant OTS applicants The DAF has updated a policy to allow women, both enlisted and civilian, to apply and compete for an Officer Training School commission while pregnant.
Sept. 30, 2022 DAF adds additional financial incentives to recruit Child and Youth Program employees Effective Oct. 1, DAF Child Development Program direct-care employees will receive a 100% childcare fee waiver for their first child enrolled in installation Child Development Programs.
Sept. 28, 2022 Department of the Air Force Implements THC retest Pilot Program The Department of the Air Force has established a two-year pilot program that allows a retest for applicants who test positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) during the accession physical examination at the Military Entrance Processing Station.
Sept. 21, 2022 Enlisted Assignment Working Group ‘Wins’ Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass recently prompted the inception of the Enlisted Assignment Working Group with the intent for an overdue holistic review of the Department of the Air Force’s enlisted assignment program.
Sept. 16, 2022 Military & Family Readiness Centers: Taking care of Airmen, Guardians, and Families On Air and Space Force installations around the world, Military & Family Readiness Centers (M&FRC) are standing by to care for the Department of the Air Force’s most valuable resource: its people.These hubs, formerly Airman & Family Readiness Centers, help military members and their families as they
Aug. 25, 2022 Air Force releases staff sergeant/22E5 promotion cycle statistics Air Force officials have selected 9,706 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant, out of 45,991 eligible, for a selection rate of 21.1 percent in the 22E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
Aug. 17, 2022 Air Force selects 9,706 in staff sergeant promotion cycle; list posts August 25 Congratulations to the 9,706 senior airmen selected for staff sergeant in the 22E5 promotion cycle! The list is available on the Enlisted Promotions page of Air Force’s Personnel Center public website, myPers and the Air Force Portal.
Aug. 5, 2022 Department of the Air Force to launch Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program, outlines initiatives to support sexual assault, harassment survivors This pilot program will run for six months and centralize five key support services to simplify access and the advocacy processes for Airmen and Guardians.
July 20, 2022 Air Force releases technical sergeant/22E6 promotion cycle statistics Air Force officials have selected 5,430 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant, out of 33,935 eligible, for a selection rate of 16 percent in the 22E6 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
July 14, 2022 Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2022 Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022.
July 12, 2022 Air Force selects 5,430 in technical sergeant promotion cycle; list posts July 20, 2022 Air Force officials have selected 5,430 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant, out of 33,935 eligible, for a selection rate of 16 percent in the 22E6 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
July 7, 2022 Air Force expects lower enlisted promotion rates The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted.
June 28, 2022 DAF strengthens discharge process for sexual offenders Under the previous policy, Airmen and Guardians who committed sexual assault offenses were subject to mandatory initiation of discharge proceedings; the updated policy strengthens the criteria that may be considered for discharge.
June 16, 2022 DAF launches program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms The Department of the Air Force will soon launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program that will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians at 10 bases.
June 16, 2022 JTR update provides relief to dorm Airmen A recent modification to the joint travel regulation now allows Airmen directed to move out of government quarters to receive a partial dislocation allowance of $840.
June 9, 2022 Department of the Air Force selects 460 Guardians for promotion in the 22S7, 22S6 and 22S5 cycles; lists post June 14 Department of the Air Force officials have selected 267 Space Force specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant, 109 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and 84 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant in the 22S7, 22S6 and 22S5 promotion cycles.
June 1, 2022 CSAF, CMSAF visits AFPC, talks about talent management Total Force Airmen and Guardians of the Air Force’s Personnel Center visited with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an all-call here, May 20, 2022. Air Force Chief of Staff CQ Brown, Jr., opened up the discussion by highlighting AFPC’s efforts
May 31, 2022 Review Board Gives Vets Another Chance to Upgrade Discharge Characterization Veterans who left the military after Dec. 20, 2019 with a discharge that's less than honorable will now have the opportunity to appeal that discharge characterization via the Discharge Appeal Review Board and have their military record changed.
May 31, 2022 Air Force releases master sergeant/22E7 promotion cycle statistics Air Force officials have selected 4,040 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, out of 27,296 eligible, for a selection rate of 14.8% in the 22E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
May 26, 2022 Air Force announces new mustache policy, sister service and joint unit patch update DAF announces dress and appearance policy updates.
May 24, 2022 Air Force selects 4,040 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 31st Air Force officials have selected 4,040 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, out of 27,296 eligible, for a selection rate of 14.8% percent in the 22E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
May 19, 2022 AFPC welcomes a new commander The Air Force's Personnel Center welcomed a new commander in a change of command ceremony here, May 18, 2022.
May 9, 2022 What’s in a Photo?: Remembering the Life and Career of Maj Gen Leroy “Swede” Svendsen During his 37-year career in the military, he served in three wars. A year after Pearl Harbor, a young Svendsen tried to enlist in the Marines but was turned away because he had not received his parents’ permission. Undeterred, he waited a year and enlisted in the Navy. He would have to wait until
May 6, 2022 Revised ‘Brown, Blue Book’ released Tradition and heritage are themes found within the revamped foundational guides for Airmen to emulate throughout their career.
May 6, 2022 Gun safes excluded from household goods weight allowance As the number of accidental child injuries and deaths continue to rise, more and more incidents are attributed to unsecured, loaded guns. Defense leaders are confident this update will help improve overall gun safety in homes, while also helping to decrease service member suicides.
May 2, 2022 AETC, AFPC command chiefs talk DSD process on Reddit, Twitter Spaces Chief Master Sgts. Erik Thompson and Eryn McElroy hosted a Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ event to answer questions from Airmen about the Developmental Special Duty application process May 2. Questions included a broad range of general DSD process questions and suggestions, to the matching process,
May 2, 2022 EFMP process updates create standardization across branches The Exceptional Family Member Program has undergone enterprise-wide changes to their processes since September 2021.
April 26, 2022 The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development — from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today.
April 25, 2022 UPDATED TIME/DATE: AETC, AFPC command chiefs hosting DSD-focused Reddit ‘AMA’ May 2, 12:30 p.m. Chief Master Sgts. Erik Thompson and Eryn McElroy will host a Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ event to answer questions from Airmen about the Developmental Special Duty application process live beginning at 12:30 p.m. central time May 2.
April 22, 2022 The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development — from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today.
April 14, 2022 AF to launch Airman Leadership Qualities-based feedback in myEval AF to launch Airman Leadership Qualities-based feedback in myEval. Supervisors and Airmen will no longer be able to accomplish ACA feedback via the AF Forms 931, 932, 724, or 724-A, beginning March 31.
April 13, 2022 DAF updates leave program; includes support for fertility treatments, transition assistance programs Championed by the Women’s Initiative Team, the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-3003, Military Leave Program, now includes time for Airmen and Guardians who want to participate in a fertility treatment program at a military medical treatment facility.
April 13, 2022 DAF updates leave program; includes support for fertility treatments, transition assistance programs Championed by the Women’s Initiative Team, the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-3003, Military Leave Program, now includes time for Airmen and Guardians who want to participate in a fertility treatment program at a military medical treatment facility.
April 13, 2022 DAF updates leave program; includes support for fertility treatments, transition assistance programs Championed by the Women’s Initiative Team, the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-3003, Military Leave Program, now includes time for Airmen and Guardians who want to participate in a fertility treatment program at a military medical treatment facility.
April 11, 2022 Air Force clarifies policies for pregnant aircrew These changes, implemented in 2019, represent data-driven policy adjustments, to include pushing some authorities down to the lowest level possible.
April 11, 2022 AFPC accepting applications for officer instructor, recruiting duty The Air Force’s Personnel Center will accept applications from active duty Line of the Air Force officers for the calendar year 2023 Officer Instructor & Recruiting Special Duty (OI&RSD) Nomination Board April 11 to May 14.The board selects officers in the ranks of first lieutenant to lieutenant
April 6, 2022 Air Force announces FY22 Aviation Bonus This year’s AvB program builds upon previous years’ offers to decisively shape and retain the rated force by providing specific eligible pilots, RPA pilots, air battle managers and combat systems officers with monetary incentives in exchange for active-duty service commitments.
April 4, 2022 A Brief History of Fiesta San Antonio The origins of the first Fiesta celebration date back to 1891 when a group of women from elite San Antonio society—the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT)—bedecked themselves and their horse-drawn carriages in flowers.
March 31, 2022 Life Coach, Mentor, Advocate: ‘Help me to get one more’ Every Airman has a story. Some are good, some are not so good, and some will leave a lasting legacy.For Master Sergeant Marcus Prentiss, the Air Force Personnel Center’s cyber systems (1D7) assignments deputy functional manager responsible for assigning more than 22,000 Airmen and cyber capabilities
March 30, 2022 AF to launch Airman Leadership Qualities-based feedback in myEval AF to launch Airman Leadership Qualities-based feedback in myEval. Supervisors and Airmen will no longer be able to accomplish ACA feedback via the AF Forms 931, 932, 724, or 724-A, beginning March 31.
March 25, 2022 Resources available for DAF members, families affected by local laws The Department of the Air Force has assignment, medical, legal and other resources available to support LGBTQ Airmen, Guardians and their families.
March 15, 2022 Air Force releases senior master sergeant/22E8 promotion cycle statistics Air Force officials have selected 1,443 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 17,419 eligible, for a selection rate of 8.28% in the 22E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
March 9, 2022 Two-part DSD Spring cycle kicks off March 16 Airmen wishing to hone their leadership skills while mentoring and molding future Air Force leaders have the opportunity to apply for a special duty assignment during the Spring Developmental Special Duty (DSD) cycle.The DSD Enlisted Instructor & Recruiter Special Duty (EI&RSD) process for the
March 9, 2022 Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth Caregiver separation and childbirth separation give both parents more time to learn how to balance family and career before making a decision to separate.
March 9, 2022 Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth Caregiver separation and childbirth separation give both parents more time to learn how to balance family and career before making a decision to separate.
March 8, 2022 Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth Starting March 1, either parent of a Department of the Air Force military-to-military couple may now have up to 12 months to request separation from the service after the birth or adoption of a child.A military-to-military couple is defined as a DAF active duty member married to another DAF active
March 8, 2022 Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth Caregiver separation and childbirth separation give both parents more time to learn how to balance family and career before making a decision to separate.
March 8, 2022 Air Force selects 1,443 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 15th Air Force officials have selected 1,443 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 17,419 eligible, for a selection rate of 8.28% percent in the 22E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
Feb. 28, 2022 DAF summer job opportunities for 700-plus qualified students The Department of the Air Force is giving more than 700 students an opportunity to develop and hone their skills under its flagship summer hire program, which runs May through September. “The 2022 Summer Hire Employment Program provides students in high school, college, trade school, vocational
Feb. 24, 2022 Space Force releases officer promotion selection board results The Space Force selected 287 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel, and major during the service’s first combined Line of the Space Force officer promotion board held in October 2021. In total, the boards selected 30 lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel, 48 majors
Feb. 17, 2022 Air Force announces officer performance report static closeout dates, beginning October 2022 Transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official, OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains.
Feb. 14, 2022 SEAC visits AFPC, notes team ‘making life better, not harder’ SEAC Ramón Colón-López, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, returned to his Air Force roots with a recent visit to the Air Force’s Personnel Center here, Feb. 9, 2022.Meeting with senior leaders, business process owners and action officers across the spectrum of
Jan. 18, 2022 Civilian Development nomination window opens; expanded eligibility The Air Force’s Personnel Center is accepting nomination packages from Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilians for more than 35 Civilian Development opportunities starting Jan. 18.Civilian Airmen and Guardians can apply for up to four programs by submitting their application, resume, and
Jan. 12, 2022 Air Force unveils action plan to ‘Develop tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen’ Air Force officials announced the implementation of the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan.
Jan. 7, 2022 Department of the Air Force launches myEval in 2022 Beginning January 2022, the Department of the Air Force will launch a new enlisted and officer evaluation system application, myEvaluation, to further support ongoing IT and talent management transformations for Total Force Airmen and Guardians.
Jan. 7, 2022 DAF to launch myEval in 2022 Beginning January 2022, the Department of the Air Force will launch a new enlisted and officer evaluation system application, myEvaluation, to further support ongoing IT and talent management transformations for Total Force Airmen and Guardians.
Jan. 6, 2022 DAF processes religious accommodations requests Each request is individually reviewed by Religious Resolution Teams at the wing, garrison, major command and field command levels, which are made up of chaplains, medical providers, judge advocates, and other subject matter experts.
Jan. 5, 2022 Air Force announces IDE in-residence nomination process change Beginning with the 2022 developmental education designation process, the Air Force will transition away from the Definitely Attend (DA) program that began in 2017.
Jan. 5, 2022 Air Force announces IDE in-residence nomination process change Beginning with the 2022 developmental education designation process, the Air Force will transition away from the Definitely Attend (DA) program that began in 2017.
Dec. 21, 2021 Signature block pronouns now allowed for Airmen, Guardians An update to the Department of the Air Force writing guide, The Tongue and Quill, allows Airmen and Guardians to include pronouns in their signature block.
Dec. 21, 2021 Uniform shortage to affect BMT graduates WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Due to a shortage of fabric used to manufacture service dress uniforms, Airmen and Guardians graduating from basic military training will temporarily be issued fewer uniform items.
Dec. 15, 2021 WAPS adjusts for 22E6, 22E5 testing cycles Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination.
Dec. 14, 2021 Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into feedback effective March 31, 2022 Effective March 31, 2022, the 10 Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into feedback for all Airmen, enlisted and officer, across all ranks. The ALQs will also form the basis for the new officer and enlisted evaluation systems projected for release later in 2022.