May 23, 2024 Air Force releases FY24 Selective Retention Bonus list, updates to reenlistment policy The SRB program serves as a retention tool, targeting experienced enlisted personnel in critical career fields, particularly those with lower manning or retention rates.
March 25, 2024 Aircrew Engagement Survey for officer, enlisted aircrew closing soon A survey designed for total force aircrew to deliver feedback will close March 28.
Jan. 31, 2024 CMSAF prioritizes quality of life at House hearing Department of the Air Force senior leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 30, 2023 Air Force announces FY24 Experienced Aviator Retention Incentive, Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Programs The Air Force recently announced the opening of two Regular Air Force FY24 Aviation Bonus programs.
Aug. 15, 2023 Air Force announces FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program Eligible regular Air Force aviators now have the chance to apply for the FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program.
Aug. 14, 2023 DoD announces inaugural innovation challenge on talent management The Talent Management Innovation Challenge encourages DoD military and civilian employees at all levels to submit promising talent management ideas with potential to make an impact across the Department in recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse force.
June 23, 2023 Around the Air Force: Stealth Fighter Innovations, Air Traffic Control for Disaster Relief, Reserve Retirement Counseling In this week’s look around the Air Force, fifth-generation fighter jets share software, managing the skies after a disaster and the Air Force Reserve offers retirement counseling services. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Eric Mann)
June 16, 2023 Around the Air Force: Space Force Base Preferences, Legacy Aviation Bonus, Malicious EMail In this week’s look around the Air Force, Space Force announces preferred locations for units, some pilots can apply now for special bonus pay, and a fake email is circulating that servicemembers need to be aware of. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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.
Feb. 2, 2023 DAF announces overseas spouse direct-hire authority pilot program Direct-hire authority enables an agency to hire any qualified applicant through an expedited hiring process that eliminates many of the traditional steps, including consideration of competitive rankings and ratings.
July 13, 2022 Air Force mourns the loss of 6th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force The 6th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James M. McCoy, passed away July 13, 2022, at the age of 91.
Aug. 11, 2021 DAF Gaming League season two takes off The Department of Air Force Gaming League is back for another season with more games and prizes while expanding the community to include Air Force veterans and wounded warriors.
Feb. 19, 2021 CMSAF discusses current, future Air Force culture at Grand Forks AFB Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited the 319th Reconnaissance Wing to meet with the Airmen behind the RQ-4 Global Hawk intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission, Feb. 11-12.
Feb. 1, 2021 Reserve, Guard ready to take force-shaping troops The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard to benefit from active-duty Air Force force-shaping actions made necessary by record Air Force retention levels.
Jan. 29, 2021 Around the Air Force: Housing Survey Extended, Record Retention, E.C.H.O. This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Air Force housing tenant survey extension, programs allowing early separation for Airmen due to record-high Air Force retention levels, and Air Force Recruiting Service’s new interactive online gaming system, E.C.H.O., helps identify potential
Jan. 1, 2021 Around the Air Force: ABMS scale-up, C-130J base selections, and E-Sports This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office as they work to speed development of the Advanced Battle Management System, the Air Force selects four new C-130J locations, and the Air Force Services Center launches an E-Sports program aimed at inclusiveness,
Dec. 10, 2020 Department of the Air Force releases fiscal year 2021 Selective Retention Bonus program The program is designed to improve the retention of experienced Airmen and Space Professionals in stressed career fields or those with high training costs.
Dec. 1, 2020 Air Force hits record retention levels, reviews voluntary force management efforts The Department of the Air Force is seeing its highest retention levels in 20 years, second only to rates recorded shortly after 9/11 in 2002.
Nov. 26, 2020 AF Services Center debuts Air Force Gaming Air Force Gaming made its official debut Nov. 11 under the Air Force Services Center with a new intramural e-sports program.
Nov. 20, 2019 AF releases FY20 Selective Retention Bonus program The SRB is a tool used to retain Airmen in undermanned specialties. The program is designed to improve readiness and capacity by targeting retention of experienced Airmen in stressed career fields or those with high training costs.
June 25, 2019 USAFE – AFAFRICA hosts force development event for African, European partners The A-EPF is a security cooperation program with European and African partner nations to improve professional military knowledge and skills. This event included workshops in a variety of disciplines, including officer and enlisted development, recruitment and retention, quality of life programs,
May 14, 2019 Service secretaries tackle employment challenges for overseas spouses The joint memorandum directs each service assistant secretary for manpower and reserve affairs to support a tri-service team that seeks to understand the barriers to military spouse employment overseas. The team is expected to make recommendations to policies, programs and laws that would make
Feb. 28, 2019 Around the Air Force: Non-deployable Airmen / Venezuela aid / Red Flag On this look Around the Air Force, the Air Force formalizes policy on retention of non-deployable Airmen, three C-17 Globemaster IIIs deliver humanitarian aid for Venezuela and Airmen wrap up F-35 Lightning II flying operations for Exercise Red Flag.
Feb. 19, 2019 Air Force formalizes policy on retention of non-deployable Airmen In accordance with Department of Defense policy on military retention of non-deployable service members, the Air Force implemented its guidance in a memo signed Feb. 19.
Feb. 1, 2019 Air Force offers EOD retention bonuses The Air Force has been granted an exception to policy enabling it to offer Selective Retention Bonuses to a wider population of Explosive Ordnance Disposal senior noncommissioned officers, if they agree to continue serving in EOD for a minimum of three years.
Jan. 23, 2019 Air Force announces fiscal year 2019 aviation bonuses The Air Force announced Jan. 23 the details of the fiscal year 2019 Aviation Bonus program.
Oct. 5, 2018 Around the Air Force: Non-deployable review / Energy Action Month On this look Around the Air Force, the Air Force is finalizing details on how to determine retention for non-deployable Airmen, October is Energy Action Month, and the Air Force expands use of express licensing. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Angelo Rosario.
Oct. 3, 2018 Air Force to finalize review process for non-deployable Airmen The Air Force is finalizing details on how it will implement Department of Defense Instruction 1332.45, Retention Determination for Non-Deployable Service Members.
Feb. 16, 2018 Air Force Vice Chief of Staff to Congress: help us win any fight at any time Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson testified before the Readiness and Management Senate Subcommittee concerning the Air Force’s current readiness Feb. 14, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
Dec. 8, 2017 AF awards recognize pilot excellence With a continued focus on solving the pilot retention problem and maintaining air dominance, Air Force senior leaders look to celebrate the culture and flying expertise of their pilots.
Sept. 13, 2017 Air Force announces 100 percent promotion opportunity to major In the latest move to restore the Air Force’s readiness and lethality, senior leaders are taking a closer look at officer performance management with a focus on developing leaders and retaining the talented professionals the service needs.
Sept. 8, 2017 Around the Air Force: Sept. 8 FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) – On this look around the Air Force, Airmen mobilize in preparation for Hurricane Irma, the Air Force looks to improve quality of life and service service to help retain experienced fighter aircrews and Airmen and dependents are invited to participate in the 2017 Air
Sept. 7, 2017 AF to implement Second Assignment In-Place Pilot Program The Air Force will allow limited fighter aircrew to extend their time at certain assignments in an effort to improve quality of life, quality of service and help retain experienced aviators for longer than 20 years.
July 31, 2017 AF offers high year of tenure extensions to retain experienced Airmen The Air Force is offering high year of tenure extensions to active-duty Airmen in certain shortage Air Force specialty codes and grades effective Aug. 1, 2017.
June 19, 2017 Wilson discusses importance of communities at Defense Communities Summit Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Force mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit June 19 in Washington, D.C.
June 6, 2017 Airmen voice suggestions, initiate AMC Aviation Retention Task Force stand up The Air Mobility Command stood up the AMC Aviation Retention Task Force May 3, 2017, after receiving more than 600 responses to a video published on social media mid-April to solicit ideas regarding Air Force aviation retention concerns.
June 5, 2017 Air Force announces significant changes to Aviation Bonus Program As part of its retention efforts, the Air Force released details on the fiscal year 2017 Aviation Bonus Program (AvB) June 5, 2017. This year’s program implements an increase in maximum bonus amounts authorized in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act in addition to more flexibility in
March 30, 2017 AF addresses pilot shortage Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, the Air Force manpower, personnel and services deputy chief of staff, testified on the pilot shortage before the House Armed Services subcommittee on military personnel in Washington, D.C., March 29, 2017.
Dec. 15, 2015 AF announces FY16 aviator bonuses: RPA pilots eligible for first time Eligible active-duty aviators have until Sept. 30 to apply for the fiscal year 2016 Aviator Retention Pay or Critical Skills Retention Bonus programs, Air Force officials announced Dec. 15.
Sept. 29, 2015 RPA maintainers accomplish mission despite low retention The constant and insatiable demand for remotely piloted aircraft airpower places stressors on nearly every career field within the RPA enterprise. For some Airmen of the 432nd Maintenance Group, the fast-paced deployment rotation, constant shift work, time away from family, limited assignment
Aug. 15, 2014 Aug. 15 – Pulse on AF force management Featured in this force management update are details regarding changes to the reduction in force board eligibility, enlisted retention and force shaping board results and the ongoing civilian force management programs.
Aug. 7, 2014 AF implements intel officer retention program Eligible intelligence officers have until Sept. 22 to apply for a critical skills retention bonus implemented by the Air Force this month, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.
June 25, 2014 Pilots, combat systems officers may be eligible for retention incentives Eligible active-duty pilots and combat systems officers have until Sept. 30 to apply for the fiscal year 2014 Aviator Retention Pay Program, Air Force officials said June 25.
Jan. 3, 2014 Enlisted quality force review board to be held in May A quality force review board will convene here May 5-16 to consider eligible Airmen for retention, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today.
Dec. 11, 2013 AF to convene CMSgt retention board in June The Air Force will convene a chief master sergeant retention board in June to select chief master sergeants for retirement no later than Nov. 1, 2014, officials announced today.