April 12, 2019 Air Force releases CY19A officer central selection board results for Medical Service, Nurse Corps The Air Force selected 266 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel and major during the calendar year 19A Medical Service and Nurse Corps central selection boards.
April 3, 2019 Air Force Reserve expands hiring authority to recruit, maintain readiness To meet the needs of America’s national security requirements, the Air Force Reserve Command is expanding the direct hiring authority to recruit Air Reserve Technician maintenance personnel when and where they are needed.
April 2, 2019 2019 USAF test pilot school applications due May 29 Application packages for the 2019 U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School selection board are due by May 29.
March 29, 2019 AFPC hosts Squadron Commander Course The Air Force’s Personnel Center hosted its second squadron commander course March 18-22.After a six-year hiatus, the course was reinstituted in January and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron commanders a first-hand opportunity to learn about key issues and processes about AFPC’s key
March 29, 2019 Air Force releases CY18E/O-5 Nurse Corps selection board results The Air Force selected 43 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel in the calendar year 2018E Nurse Corps central selection board.
March 26, 2019 Total Force recruiting on full display at Women in Aviation conference The Air Force’s new integrated total force recruiting team put on a show of force at this year’s Women in Aviation International conference at the Long Beach Convention Center, California, March 14-16.
March 7, 2019 Air Force releases senior master sergeant/19E8 promotion cycle statistics Air Force officials have selected 1,434 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,316 eligible for a selection rate of 10.77 percent in the 19E8 promotion cycle.
March 7, 2019 Air Force provides employment support for spouses Professionals at Airman and Family Readiness Centers stand ready to support military spouses with achieving their short and long-term employment goals regardless of where they are stationed.
March 6, 2019 Civilian leadership program accepting nominations through May 1 Eligible Air Force civilians may apply for fiscal year 2020 Civilian Strategic Leader Program, or CSLP, experiential assignment opportunities through May 1 using MyVector.
March 1, 2019 2019 Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials begin More than 120 wounded warriors from the Air Force and Army gathered March 1 to officially open the sixth annual Air Force Trials at Nellis Air Force Base.
March 1, 2019 Air Force tour lengths change for two European locations Papa Air Base, Hungary, and Moron AB, Spain, get new unaccompanied tour lengths this April.
Feb. 27, 2019 Air Force selects 1,434 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle Air Force officials have selected 1,434 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,316 eligible for a selection rate of 10.77 percent in the 19E8 promotion cycle.
Feb. 25, 2019 2020 academic year developmental education application window opens for civilians Eligible Air Force civilians may apply for developmental education for the 2020 academic year from March 1 through May 1 via myVECTOR.
Feb. 6, 2019 Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions The Air Force selected 517 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during recent central selection boards.
Feb. 5, 2019 Civilian Developmental Education offers opportunities to learn, grow The application cycle for the Academic Year 2020 Civilian Development Education opportunities opens March 1.“The Air Force is making a dedicated effort to develop the entire workforce and all of our future leaders,” said Patricia Young, Air Force Materiel Command executive director. “We are making
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. 31, 2019 Talent Marketplace assignment system expands to all officer specialty codes Air Force officers in the ranks of lieutenant colonel and below in all Air Force specialty codes, with the exception of judge advocate general, will use the Talent Marketplace web-based platform as their assignment system for the Winter 2019-2020 officer assignment cycle.
Jan. 28, 2019 US Air Force Academy advertises new enlisted academic instructor positions For the first time in Air Force Academy history, enlisted Airmen will be deliberately hired for faculty teaching positions.
Jan. 17, 2019 Automated system combats guard and reserve evaluation backlog Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, has implemented a new system to reduce the processing time for officer and enlisted performance reports.
Jan. 9, 2019 Air Force releases CY18A, CY18C officer central selection board results for Medical, Dental, Biomedical Sciences Corps The Air Force selected 519 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during the calendar year 18A Medical and Dental Corps central selection boards and 55 to lieutenant colonel during the calendar year 18C Biomedical Sciences Corps central selection boards.The Air
Dec. 19, 2018 Air Force base of preference initiative evolves to permanent program The Base of Preference enhanced assignment initiative begins Jan. 9, 2019, and provides enlisted Airmen who have 48 months’ time on station as of May 2019 the opportunity to apply for available Permanent Change of Station assignments in the continental United States, or CONUS, through an immediate,
Dec. 13, 2018 December enlisted in-system, SNCO board supplemental promotion list released The Air Force selected 304 Airmen Dec. 13, for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process and three from the senior noncommissioned officer supplemental board. There were 238 Airmen in the 18E5 cycle, 41 Airmen in the 18E6 cycle, one Airman for 17E7, 22 Airmen for 18E7, two
Dec. 6, 2018 Air Force releases chief master sergeant 18E9 promotion cycle statistics The Air Force has selected 479 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,241 eligible for a selection rate of 21.37 percent in the 18E9 promotion cycle.
Nov. 28, 2018 Air Force moves at the speed of startups with 100 contract awards in 40 hours Contracting officials and innovators from across the Air Force looking to speed up the acquisition process recently awarded more than 100 contracts in 40 hours to small businesses.
Nov. 27, 2018 Air Force selects 479 in chief master sergeant 18E9 promotion cycle Air Force officials have selected 479 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,241 eligible for a selection rate of 21.37 percent.
Nov. 7, 2018 Air Force releases 2018 officer developmental education selection results The Air Force has selected more than 800 active-duty officers for intermediate and senior developmental education during the 2018 Developmental Education Designation Board held at the Air Force’s Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
Nov. 7, 2018 Advance assignments now available to Airmen deploying for 365-day Extended Deployments Effective Nov. 1, active duty Airmen selected for an extended deployment may apply to receive an advance assignment up to 16 months prior to the projected Report Not Later Than Date of the assignment.
Nov. 2, 2018 Air Force announces return of units to Tyndall AFB The Air Force announced the return of several key Tyndall Air Force Base missions, as the base begins its long-term recovery following Hurricane Michael.
Oct. 26, 2018 AFPC supporting Tyndall recovery The Air Force’s Personnel Center is supporting Headquarters Air Force, Air Combat Command and the 325th Fighter Wing as they continue the recovery efforts at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.
Oct. 12, 2018 AFMC civilian hiring pilot program targets efficiency, timeliness A two-year pilot program to test strategies to improve the Air Force civilian hiring process will begin Oct. 28.
Oct. 11, 2018 Air Force releases CY18B lieutenant colonel, major central selection board results The Air Force has selected 1,308 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during the calendar year 18B Line of the Air Force and Medical Service Corps central selection boards.
Sept. 28, 2018 Around the Air Force: CMSAF Talks Education / MH-139 Contract On this look Around the Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright addresses education concerns, the first portion of the MH-139 contract is awarded, and Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 70th annual Arthur S. Flemming Award. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Angelo
Sept. 25, 2018 Air Force selects 12 for Inter-American Squadron Officer School Twelve active-duty officers were recently selected to attend the Inter-American Squadron Officer School, or ISOS, at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, with the first of three classes starting in October 2018.
Sept. 25, 2018 AFPC increases transparency of DSD assignments The Air Force’s Personnel Center has revised the way it delivers notifications for Airmen selected for Military Training Instructor (8B000) and Military Training Leader (8B100) Developmental Special Duty assignments in an effort to create more commander involvement and increase transparency in the
Sept. 24, 2018 AF seeks nominations for 2019 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Award Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2019 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award.
Sept. 19, 2018 Air Force hosts EFMP summit for exceptional family members Being the parent of a child with asthma, cancer, autism or any other life-threatening or chronic condition is often a difficult journey that requires patience and sacrifice.
Sept. 17, 2018 The ‘Airmen We Need’: Air Force personnel update Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, outlined the Air Force’s strategy for the “Airmen We Need” campaign at the Air, Space, Cyber Conference, Sept. 17, 2018, in National Harbor.
Sept. 4, 2018 Air Force seeks 2018 GEICO award nominations The Air Force is requesting nominations for the 2018 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards.
Aug. 31, 2018 Seven units approved for AF Organizational Excellence Award The Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council recently approved seven organizations for the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.
Aug. 30, 2018 Stronger together: AF senior leaders implement plan to strengthen joint leaders, teams In accordance with Air Force senior leaders’ Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams Implementation Plan, the Air Force is refining and strengthening how Airmen are developed to integrate into and lead joint teams.
Aug. 29, 2018 AF Secretariat releases 2019 selection board schedule The Air Force Selection Board Secretariat has released the calendar year 2019 selection board schedule.
Aug. 27, 2018 Major LAF promotion board scheduled for December The calendar year 2018D major Line of the Air Force promotion board is scheduled to begin Dec. 3, 2018, at the Air Force’s Personnel Center and will review records for all captains meeting the board to determine whether or not the captain is fully qualified for promotion and meets the exemplary
Aug. 22, 2018 Air Force releases staff sergeant/18E5 promotion cycle statistics The Air Force has selected 15,669 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 30,651 eligible for a selection rate of 51.12 percent in the 18E5 promotion cycle.
Aug. 20, 2018 AFPC hosts Getting To Outcomes event to help units tailor violence prevention, resiliency efforts With the ongoing challenges of military life, Air Force leaders recognize the importance of taking care of Airmen and their families and developing a fit, resilient and ready force.
Aug. 15, 2018 51.12 percent selection rate confirmed for 18E5 promotion cycle Air Force officials have selected 15,669 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 30,651 eligible for a selection rate of 51.12 percent.
Aug. 9, 2018 August enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list released The Air Force selected 500 Airmen today for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process.
Aug. 8, 2018 Air Force seeks nominations for SecAF Prestigious STEM PhD Program As part of a continuous effort to develop exceptional leaders in a highly technical environment, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson is introducing the Secretary of the Air Force Prestigious Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Ph.D. Program for the service’s most highly qualified active
Aug. 3, 2018 Air Reserve TFSC call center agents take on 24-hour operations Effective Aug. 1, the Air Reserve Personnel Center’s call center will centralize at the Air Force's Personnel Center call center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. With this centralization, ARPC’s more than 1.3 million customers will now have access to Total Force Service Center call agents
July 31, 2018 AF officials choose eight officers for DoD fellows program Air Force officials have selected eight active-duty officers for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Service Chiefs’ Fellows Program. DARPA serves as the Department of Defense’s central research and development agency and makes pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies to support
July 26, 2018 AF officials announce FY19 NCO Retraining Program The Air Force has announced the Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program for fiscal year 2019 and will update the number of available slots on the retraining advisory on or about Aug. 1.
July 19, 2018 Air Force releases technical sergeant/18E6 promotion cycle statistics The Air Force has selected 8,416 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 27,555 eligible for a selection rate of 30.54 percent in the 18E6 promotion cycle.
July 18, 2018 Air Force seeks Sijan award nominations Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award through Aug. 31.
July 11, 2018 Air Force selects 8,416 in 18E6/technical sergeant promotion cycle; list posts July 19 Air Force officials selected 8,416 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant in the 18E6 promotion cycle. The promotion list will post July 19.
July 6, 2018 Olmsted program offers cultural opportunities for active-duty officers Active-duty officers interested in developing language skills and regional cultural knowledge are encouraged to apply for the Department of Defense Olmsted Scholar Program.
July 2, 2018 88th SFS named 2018 Verne Orr Award winner Air Force officials recently named the 88th Security Forces Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as the winner of the 2018 Air Force Association Verne Orr Award.
June 27, 2018 Around the Air Force: June 27 On this look Around the Air Force, Air Force partners discuss ways to streamline C-17 Globemaster III inspections, and Air Force Personnel Center has a new improved tool to help Airmen re-train. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marqus Williams.
June 27, 2018 AFROTC detachment commander, instructor vacancies available for summer 2019 Air Force officials have announced 45 projected Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps detachment commander positions and 104 instructor vacancies available for summer 2019. Line of the Air Force lieutenant colonels and majors selected for lieutenant colonel may apply for detachment commander
June 25, 2018 Air Force seeks 2018 national public service nominations Air Force officials are accepting submissions for the 2018 National Public Service Award.The American Society for Public Administration and the National Academy of Public Administration established the award to honor individuals whose outstanding contributions and accomplishments serve as models of
June 20, 2018 Improved AF-WIN tool helps eligible Airmen meet retraining goals Officials at the Air Force’s Personnel Center recently updated and improved the Air Force Work Interest Navigator, or AF-WIN, tool which helps Airmen who are interested in re-training to identify which Air Force Specialty Codes best fit their strengths and interests.
June 13, 2018 Ph.D. program for Air Force captains now accepting applications The application window for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious Ph.D. Program is open for active-duty Air Force captains who seek unique learning experiences at top universities.
June 8, 2018 Air Force implements new parental leave policy, secondary caregivers given 21 days In accordance with the Department of Defense Military Parental Leave Program, the Air Force announced an expansion to its parental leave policy on non-chargeable leave entitlements following the birth or adoption of a child.
May 31, 2018 Number of promotion opportunities for exceptional performers to increase Air Force officials have announced changes to the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program, a program designed to promote enlisted Airmen early who demonstrate exceptional potential. The changes will take effect immediately.
May 31, 2018 Around the Air Force: May 30 On this look around the Air Force Officer Training School cadets hit the ground running with a new prerequisites course, the Air Force is looking for a few good retired Airmen, and a new database makes it easy to look up medals and awards.
May 24, 2018 AF announces 2018 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award winners Air Force officials recently named the three winners of the 2018 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award.
May 23, 2018 Air Force releases master sergeant 18E7 promotion cycle statistics The Air Force has selected 6,176 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 20,866 eligible for a selection rate of 29.60 percent in the 18E7 promotion cycle.
May 22, 2018 AFPC launches database for special trophies, awards information As the Air Force continues to streamline guidance and target improvements that impact Total Force Airmen in the squadrons, the Air Force’s Personnel Center has implemented an initiative placing all special trophies and award descriptions and eligibility information into a single location for maximum
May 18, 2018 Air Force announces Arthur S. Flemming Award winners Air Force officials recently announced the three recipients of the 69th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award.
May 16, 2018 Air Force selects 6,176 in 18E7/master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 23 Air Force officials have selected 6,176 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 20,866 eligible for a selection rate of 29.60 percent.
May 14, 2018 2018 JINSA Grateful Nation Award nominees sought The Air Force is seeking nominations for the 2018 Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Grateful Nation Award.
April 19, 2018 AFPC adopting innovative officer assignment system IT platform Talent Marketplace is an innovative technological platform supporting the officer assignment system that aims to increase flexibility and transparency for officers and commanders. It is the final piece of the revised officer assignment system triad, which includes advanced assignment notification to
April 18, 2018 Airman’s dream becomes reality through Career Intermission Program Former Tech. Sgt. Travis Barrino from Morven, North Carolina, always felt a calling to be a pastor. As an active-duty chaplain’s assistant, however, he didn’t have the necessary education and experience qualifications for his dream job--to be a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force.
April 6, 2018 CMSAF addresses joint duty assignment senior enlisted leaders “Why are you guys here?” Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright asked the first-ever Air Force Element Senior Enlisted Leader Conference at the Pentagon. More than 50 senior leaders from across U.S. combatant commands and the Joint Staff responded with answers ranging from
April 2, 2018 Application window for in-residence developmental education attendance open to eligible officers in MyVector The window for eligible officers to input their preferences for in-residence Intermediate and Senior Developmental Education using MyVector is April 2 through May 4, 2018.
March 27, 2018 Olmsted Foundation selects five Airmen for scholarships The Air Force has selected five officers for the award of a 2019 Olmsted Foundation scholarship, sponsored by the George and Carol Olmsted Foundation.
March 26, 2018 2018 AF Warrior Games team announced The U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program is proud to announce the 2018 Air Force Warrior Games team. Forty primary and ten alternates were selected by a team of coaches and staff at the 5th Annual Air Force Trials at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in late February 2018. The 40-person team will
March 26, 2018 Air Force releases 2018 enlisted to medical degree prep selections The Air Force has selected eight enlisted Airmen to participate in the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program, or EMDP2, beginning in July 2018.
March 26, 2018 Civilian leadership program accepting nominations through May 1 Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 Civilian Strategic Leadership Program. Applications are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by May 1, 2018.
March 23, 2018 Non-medical care managers dedicated to helping wounded warriors, their caregivers and families Non-medical care managers serve as the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s subject-matter experts and actively advocate for more than 3,000 wounded, ill and injured service men and women.
March 16, 2018 AFPC conducts test of revised Base of Preference program on seven career fields Beginning April 2018, the Air Force’s Personnel Center will launch a test on how it delivers information to Airmen for the Base of Preference program. The test will provide increased visibility of available locations to Airmen in seven Air Force Specialty Codes, to start. If the program proves
March 9, 2018 Officials approve HSM for recent disaster relief, specify eligibility requirements The Joint Staff recently approved the Humanitarian Service Medal for service members, Coast Guardsmen, and members of the Reserve components, to include the National Guard, who were physically present during recent hurricane disaster relief.
March 5, 2018 Civilian developmental education window for academic year 2019 open through May 1 Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1, 2018, to submit their civilian developmental education program applications to the Air Force’s Personnel Center for the 2019 academic year.
March 5, 2018 Two-cycle officer assignment system means more time for Airmen, families to make career decisions In a move toward a more efficient and transparent process, the Air Force’s Personnel Center is transitioning the Air Force Officer Assignment System from three to two cycles. This modification will allow more time for interaction and communication between officers, billet owners, commanders and
March 1, 2018 Air Force releases senior master sergeant promotion cycle statistics The Air Force has selected 1,549 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,054 eligible for a selection rate of 11.87 percent in the 18E8 promotion cycle.
Feb. 28, 2018 Air Force seeks 2018 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award submissions Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award.
Feb. 23, 2018 Air Force selects 1,549 in 18E8/senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 1 Air Force officials have selected 1,549 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,054 eligible for a selection rate of 11.87 percent.
Feb. 21, 2018 Air Force Trials for Wounded Warriors begin Feb. 23 More than 125 Air Force wounded, ill and injured service men and women have trained and practiced for months in their chosen sports in preparation for the Air Force Trials Feb. 23 to March 2, 2018, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Feb. 16, 2018 Nominations for First Sergeant of the Year award sought Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 First Sergeant of the Year award.
Feb. 14, 2018 Foreign area officer program chooses 57 new cadre The Air Force has selected 57 new foreign area officers--46 captains and 11 majors--to join its foreign area officer program.
Feb. 12, 2018 Workforce Recruitment Program helps young people with disabilities find jobs The Air Force is increasing its participation in an annual work program that gives on-the-job experience to college students and recent graduates with disabilities.
Feb. 12, 2018 Vaught visionary leadership award winners named Air Force officials have selected the winners for the 2018 General Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award.
Feb. 12, 2018 Air Force seeks 2018 nominations for 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award Air Force officials are seeking 2018 nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award.
Feb. 6, 2018 AF streamlines voting program to help optimize Airmen’s core missions Air Force officials recently released guidance that streamlines the organizational structure and functions of the Air Force Voting Assistance Program.
Feb. 2, 2018 Air Force selects 875 in CY17C captains quarterly selection process The Air Force selected 875 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the 2017C Captain Line of the Air Force, chaplain, Line of the Air Force – judge advocate, nurse corps, medical service corps and biomedical sciences corps quarterly selection process.
Feb. 1, 2018 Nomination window opens for 2019 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2019 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
Jan. 31, 2018 Air Force releases results of CY17D Central Selection Board The Air Force has selected 467 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel in the Chaplain, Line of the Air Force and Nurse Corps, and to lieutenant colonel in the Chaplain and LAF-Judge Advocate competitive categories as a result of the CY17D Central Selection Board.
Jan. 24, 2018 Air Force to enhance physical fitness test, standards for select career fields The Air Force began the rollout of Tier 2 physical training standards as more than 100 Battlefield Airmen demonstrated new career field specific testing components at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, Jan. 9, 2018.
Jan. 24, 2018 Nominations for 2018 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award sought Nominations for the 2018 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by March 21, 2018.
Jan. 23, 2018 Advance assignment notification enhancement prompts commander, Airmen career discussions Commanders will now receive seven-day advance notification of assignments for their Airmen as the Air Force’s Personnel Center takes steps toward a more transparent and interactive assignment system. This change supports Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein’s “Revitalizing Squadrons” effort,
Jan. 18, 2018 Second annual enlisted RPA pilot selection board convenes at AFPC The second annual enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilot selection board meets at the Air Force Personnel Center this week to identify the next enlisted group to attend RPA pilot training as part of the deliberate approach to enhance the Air Force’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Jan. 11, 2018 January enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list released The Air Force selected 223 Airmen today for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process.