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Sept. 30, 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.
Aug. 15, 2021
DAF offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission

Total Force enlisted Airmen and Guardians wanting to become a commissioned officer and military healthcare provider can complete their preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty.
April 18, 2020
Space Force welcomes first academy graduates to its ranks

Vice President Mike Pence was in attendance at the event and congratulated the entire graduating class.
Jan. 10, 2020
Air Force commissions first female Muslim chaplain

Chaplain candidate Saleha Jabeen was commissioned as a second lieutenant in Chicago at the Catholic Theological Union by the Air Force chief of chaplains, Dec. 18, becoming the first female Muslim chaplain in the Department of the Defense.
Aug. 28, 2019
OTS beta courses test accelerated commissioning program for SNCOs

Beta tests for the Officer Training School-Accelerated Commissioning Program, scheduled to run in August and November of this year, will each last 14 days, compared to the current program which lasts 40 training days.
May 1, 2019
OTS beta courses aim to test shortened commissioning program for SNCOs

Air Education and Training Command officials are reimagining how Airmen are developed and are announcing two beta course tests that would shorten the officer commissioning program for senior noncommissioned officers, April 30.
Nov. 19, 2018
More cadets given opportunity to fly

More than 530 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets from the 2019 graduating class have been matched to attend pilot training pending final qualifications and commissioning. This is a 26 percent increase over the 2018 class.
April 4, 2018
Air Force offers several paths from stripes to bars

Our military offers many opportunities for military members to receive world class training that prepares them for a future in the military with skills and educational benefits that also prepare them for the civilian workforce. We ensure service members have the expertise and skills they need to
March 23, 2018
Air Force announces TFOT Active Duty 18OT02 and 18OTCAD selection board results

A total of 288 men and women from across the Air Force have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials announced today.
Dec. 21, 2017
SecAF selects AFCENT Airman for commissioning program

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson notified a U.S. Air Forces Central Command Airman of his selection for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program-Active Duty Scholarship, Dec. 20, 2017.
Nov. 21, 2017
Application window open for 2018 nurse, direct enlisted commissioning programs

The Air Force’s Personnel Center will accept applications from active-duty enlisted Airmen for the Nurse Enlisted and Direct Enlisted Commissioning Programs through March 16, 2018, for the April selection boards.
July 12, 2017
Chaplain candidates participate in internship

About 20 years ago, an African Methodist Episcopal pastor placed his hands on a 7-year-old boy’s forehead. After a moment of reflection, he prophesied the boy would be a man of God. Today, that boy is now 2nd Lt. William Hammond, an Air Force chaplain candidate completing his Master of Divinity. The
June 7, 2017
From the ground up

Some people dream of becoming a fighter pilot, while others dream of becoming a military special operator.Very few people make both dreams come true.Second Lt. Andrew Dane, a 47th Flying Training Wing pilot graduate and former Tactical Air Control Party special operator, will be able to see both
May 23, 2017
Enlisted Airmen selected for 2017 nursing program

Almost three dozen active-duty enlisted Airmen have been selected for the 2017 Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program following the April 17-19, 2017, selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center.
May 18, 2017
386th AEW navigator commission’s daughter on graduation day

Now a newly minted second lieutenant, Brittany Peters was set to graduate the ROTC program at the University of North Carolina, and commission into the North Carolina Army National Guard. While deployed to Southwest Asia, Bret Peters made sure he had the technology to swear-in his daughter, via
April 26, 2016
Eglin Airman selected by Welsh for unique commissioning program

An Airman’s cell phone rings, but he doesn’t answer because for him personal calls can wait until after work. It rings again; he lets it go to voicemail. On the third call he finally answers and is shocked to discover Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III on the line. During the call,
Sept. 29, 2015
Air Force announces OTS rated selection board results

A total of 189 men and women from across America were selected for an officer's commission, officials announced Sept. 28.
May 28, 2014
Wrenches to wings: munitions maintainer becomes F-15C pilot

Second Lt. Kyle Wheeler once prepared weapons for the F-15C Eagle as an munitions maintenance operator. After earning his commission, Wheeler is in the initial stages to climb into the cockpit and drop the weapons he once delivered.

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