The Air Force changed the reenlistment window and waived obligated service requirements for Airmen in two career fields eligible to receive the enlisted critical skills retention bonus.

Airmen who meet requirements may qualify for a retention bonus of up to $150,000.

The reenlistment window now allows CSRB-eligible Airmen to reenlist at any time. The changes will remain in effect until Dec. 31, 2007.

The program is open to technical sergeants and above with:

-- At least 19 years of service, but not more than 24 years of service.

-- A controlled AFSC of 1C2X1, combat control; or 1T2X1, pararescue.

-- A willingness to commit to serving two to six years.

If eligible Airmen have a year left on their current enlistment, the updated CSRB program allows waiving that service time, clearing the way for them to reenlist and receive the bonus.

"The changes allow eligible Airmen to maximize use of the bonus," said Chief Master Sgt. Christine Williams, chief of the skills management branch at the Air Force Personnel Center here.

Additionally, Airmen must meet reenlistment eligibility and either reenlist or extend for a maximum of six years, but no less than two years. Enlisted members who accept the bonus will incur an active duty service commitment equal to their extension or reenlistment.

Airmen are allowed to project their reenlistment six months in advance provided the reenlistment occurs on the actual day Airmen reach 19 years of total active federal military service. Airmen unable to reenlist on their 19-year anniversary because the date falls on a weekend, holiday or for other unforeseen circumstances may request an exception to policy.

For more information, eligible Airmen should contact their local military personnel flight reenlistments section or commander's support staff.