Airman's Roll Call: PCS policy changes Published June 24, 2009 SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- This week's Airman's Roll Call discusses two permanent change of station policy modifications that give Airmen more flexible assignment options. One change effects those in government funded, join-spouse assignments. Now, the time-on-station requirement for these assignments has changed from 24 to 12 months. This requirement change is designed to help minimize financial hardships for married couples who are geographically separated and managing two households. Also, the second change opens opportunities in the Voluntary Stabilized Base Assignment Program. Recent adjustments in manning requirements for Airmen at stateside bases is expected to open up more base-of-preference opportunities for first-term and career Airmen. This will give Airmen the option to volunteer for certain bases in the continental U.S. that historically have been hard to fill. The benefit to the volunteer is a stabilized tour of either four or five years depending on the location. For more information about PCS policy changes read this week's Airman's Roll Call. Airman's Roll Call is designed for supervisors at all levels to help keep Airmen informed on current issues, clear up confusion, dispel rumors and provide additional face-to-face communication. To subscribe to an e-mail version of the product, visit www.af.mil/information/subscribe . Airman's Roll Call is one of many Air Force products that can be received via e-mail.