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April 6, 2022
Air Force announces FY22 Aviation Bonus

This year’s AvB program builds upon previous years’ offers to decisively shape and retain the rated force by providing specific eligible pilots, RPA pilots, air battle managers and combat systems officers with monetary incentives in exchange for active-duty service commitments.
March 8, 2022
Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth

Caregiver separation and childbirth separation give both parents more time to learn how to balance family and career before making a decision to separate.
Dec. 6, 2021
Effective March 31, 2022 Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into feedback

Effective March 31, 2022, the 10 Airman Leadership Qualities will be integrated into feedback for all Airmen, enlisted and officer, across all ranks. The ALQs will also form the basis for the new officer and enlisted evaluation systems projected for release later in 2022.
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.
Sept. 16, 2020
Department of the Air Force pushes fitness testing to Jan. 1

To continue minimizing close contact among personnel during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensure units and personnel are fully ready to resume, testing has been delayed from October to January, and testing in January will move forward without obtaining waist, height and weight measurements.
May 22, 2020
Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1

The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.
Dec. 13, 2019
Air Force updates 2020 developmental education processes, policies

The Air Force’s Developmental Education Designation Board has implemented significant process improvements to the 2020 nomination procedures.
Dec. 4, 2019
ARPC introduces online retirement application tracker

The status bar provides the applicant a real-time snapshot of the status of their application.
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.
Oct. 30, 2019
Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service

The change will eliminate the need for Airmen who have 12 or more years of service to continue to reenlist by aligning their separation dates with their high year of tenure dates.
Oct. 28, 2019
Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
Aug. 14, 2019
Air Force selects 14,235 in 19E5/staff sergeant promotion cycle

The 19E5/staff sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force’s Personnel Center website Enlisted Promotions page, the Air Force Portal and myPers on Aug. 22, at 8 a.m. CDT.
May 28, 2019
CY19 Air Force Reserve Promotion Announcement: Major

The selection boards convened at HQ ARPC Jan. 28 - Feb. 1, to determine those officers best qualified to assume the next higher grade. Board members selected 955 of 1,262 officers considered.
May 22, 2019
Air Force releases master sergeant/19E7 promotion cycle statistics

Air Force officials have selected 4,733 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 19,422 eligible for a selection rate of 24.34% in the 19E7 promotion cycle.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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. 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. 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.
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. 9, 2018
Application window open for 2018 USO Service Member of the Year Award

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 United Service Organizations Service Member of the Year Award.
Jan. 4, 2018
Air Force saves Airmen time, no longer requires first year evaluations

Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman.
Dec. 20, 2017
AF accepting nominations for employees, Airmen with disabilities DoD award

Air Force civilian employees and Airmen with disabilities have until Spring 2018 to submit nomination packages for the 2018 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee or Service Member with a Disability Award.
Dec. 13, 2017
AF names primaries, alternates for advanced studies

Air Force officials announced the selection of 86 officers as primary or alternate participants for advanced studies at the nation’s advanced war fighting schools during the 2018-2019 academic year.
Nov. 30, 2017
AF announces selection of 2018 AFROTC detachment commanders

The Air Force has selected 16 active duty and three Reserve officers as Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment commanders to fill requirements at universities across the nation starting in summer 2018.
Nov. 28, 2017
AF selects 472 in CMSgt 17E9 promotion cycle; list to post Dec. 7

The Air Force Chief Evaluation Board has selected 472 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,142 eligible for a selection rate of 22.04 percent.
Nov. 21, 2017
Call for Airmen to compete in Cross Country Championship

Air Force Sports is accepting applications for Airmen to compete in the 2018 Armed Forces Cross Country Championships to be held in Tallahassee, Florida, Feb. 1 - 4, 2018.
Nov. 9, 2017
November enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list released

The Air Force selected 604 Airmen today for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process.
Oct. 19, 2017
AF selects more than 1,200 civilians for developmental education

More than 1,200 Air Force civilian employees were selected for basic, intermediate and senior developmental education opportunities during the 2017 Civilian Developmental Education selection cycle.
Oct. 12, 2017
AF releases Oct enlisted in-system supplemental promotion list, SNCO supplemental board results

The Air Force selected 609 Airmen today for promotion via the enlisted in-system supplemental promotion process and senior noncommissioned officer supplemental promotion board.
July 27, 2017
AF extends Health Professions Loan Repayment Program

Application packages for the Air Force’s Health Professions Loan Repayment Program will now be accepted until Sept. 1, 2017. Active-duty Biomedical Sciences Corps and Nurse Corps officers are eligible to apply.
July 20, 2017
Technical sergeant 17E6 promotion cycle statistics released

The Air Force has selected 8,167 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 25,552 eligible, for a selection rate of 31.96 percent in the 17E6 promotion cycle.
July 13, 2017
Commanders to have more say in developmental education opportunities

Air Force officials recently announced changes to the nomination process for officer developmental education beginning with the results of the March 2017 Line of Air Force Major Board. The March 2017 LAF Major’s Board results will be released publicly July 18, 2017, and will not include
July 11, 2017
AF selects 8,167 for promotion to technical sergeant

Air Force officials selected 8,167 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 25,552 eligible for a selection rate of 31.96 percent.The technical sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force Portal and myPers July 20, 2017, at 8 a.m. CDT. On July 20, Airmen can also
July 11, 2017
Air Force releases first-term Airman retraining quotas for FY18

Eligible active-duty first-term Airmen may choose from more than 1,400 approved retraining quotas in over 20 career fields for fiscal year 2018.
June 16, 2017
Call for candidates announced by 2018 Health Profession Education Program Board

Active-duty officers wishing to be competitively considered for health profession education programs have from mid-summer to early fall 2017 to apply under the 2018 call for candidates.
April 25, 2017
AF releases implementation plans for latest diversity, inclusion initiatives

Headquarters Air Force released finalized implementation plans following the second notification to Airmen relaying new diversity and inclusion initiatives on April 9, 2017.
April 20, 2017
AF seeks 2017 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award submissions

Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2017 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award. This Air Force-level award, which recognizes mission success achieved by a team of two or more total force components, will be presented to the top team that demonstrates improved effectiveness,
April 7, 2017
AF selects 471 for promotion to captain

The Air Force selected 471 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the 2016D Captain Line of the Air Force, chaplain, Line of the Air Force-judge advocate, nurse corps, medical service corps and biomedical service corps quarterly selection process.
March 29, 2017
AF seeks 2017 JINSA Grateful Nation Award nominees

The Air Force is seeking nominations for the 2017 Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Grateful Nation Award.
March 28, 2017
ADLS now hosts required Blended Retirement System Opt-In training

Airmen eligible for the new Blended Retirement System can now take the required Opt-In training via the Advanced Distributed Learning System versus Joint Knowledge Online.
Oct. 5, 2016
AF announces 2017 support squadron commander candidates

Air Force officials have selected 921 officers from more than 20 career fields as the 2017 support, logistics and materiel leader commander candidates.“This is a highly competitive selection process,” said Sophia Barnard, of the Air Force Personnel Center special duty assignments branch. “Selected
July 18, 2016
Verne Orr award nominations sought

Air Force officials will accept nominations for the 2017 Air Force Association Verne Orr Award through Jan. 6, 2017.
Oct. 14, 2015
AF selects 1,955 for promotion to captain

Air Force officials selected 1,955 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during calendar year 2015B Line of the Air Force, Chaplain, LAF Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Sciences Corps quarterly selection process.
Sept. 10, 2015
Eligible civilians can apply for out-of-cycle developmental education

Eligible Air Force civilians interested in out-of-cycle opportunities to enroll in the Air Command and Staff College Online Master's Program or attend Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training can apply through Sept. 30 for a 2016 slot.
July 10, 2015
208 on July enlisted supplemental promotion list

The Air Force selected 208 enlisted Airmen for promotion via the supplemental promotion process, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced July 10.
July 9, 2015
Master sergeant promotion results slated for July 16 release

The Air Force selected 5,301 technical sergeants out of 23,619 eligible for promotion to master sergeant, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced. The selection list will be posted July 16, at 8 a.m. CDT on the myPers enlisted promotion page. Individual score notices will be available in
July 1, 2015
Decorations processing now initiated through virtual Personnel Center

Supervisors of active-duty Airmen can now use the virtual Personnel Center via myPers to initiate and track decorations throughout the review and approval process.
June 11, 2015
AF focuses 3rd round of VERA/VSIP for civilians

In an effort to lead its force management actions with voluntary programs, Air Force officials announced a third round of civilian workforce shaping measures beginning June 15.
May 18, 2015
AF implements automated evaluation, decoration processing via myPers

Beginning in May, supervisors of active-duty Airmen will be able to initiate, process, track and sign officer and enlisted evaluations using myPers, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced May 15.
March 12, 2015
March enlisted supplemental promotion list

The Air Force selected 26 enlisted Airmen for promotion via the supplemental promotion process.
Dec. 11, 2014
109 Airmen on December enlisted supplemental promotion list

The Air Force selected 109 enlisted Airmen for promotion via the supplemental promotion process, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.
Dec. 5, 2014
CY15 selection board schedule available

The U.S. Air Force Selection Board Secretariat has posted the calendar year 2015 selection board schedule to the myPers website, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Dec. 5.
Dec. 4, 2014
Thrift Savings Plan limits increase for 2015

The Internal Revenue Service has announced increased limits for 2015 Thrift Savings Plan contributions.
July 18, 2014
Biomedical Sciences Corps development team convenes in August

The Biomedical Sciences Corps development team will convene Aug. 18-22 to consider qualified BSC officers for advanced academic degrees, Air Force Personnel Center officials said July 17.
July 18, 2014
439 Airmen on July supplemental promotion list

There were 439 Airmen selected for promotion via the supplemental promotion process, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced July 17.
June 27, 2014
Developmental opportunities available for Airmen

Active-duty Airmen interested in unique developmental opportunities may be eligible for the Olmsted Scholar, White House Fellows, and Mansfield Fellowship Exchange programs.
May 16, 2014
Airmen can modify myPers home page to make searches easier

Airmen using myPers have multiple role options available to help them locate the information they need faster and easier.
April 4, 2014
AF updates officer, enlisted voluntary force management eligibility lists

Select Airmen in specific categories who were not formerly eligible for fiscal year 2014 force management voluntary separation are now being offered voluntary separation. These individuals will not be subject to involuntary programs in Fiscal 2014.
March 28, 2014
myPers is one-stop shop for civilian personnel support

myPers, the Air Force official online source for personnel policy, information and day-to-day transactions, empowers civilian employees to manage their careers."This resource can save employees an infinite amount of time by providing direct online access to answers and valuable information about
March 21, 2014
Medical teams convene to consider applicants for command

Medical corps development teams will convene in May and June to select eligible lieutenant colonels for squadron command candidacy for projected calendar year 2015 vacancies, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.
Feb. 14, 2014
Airmen can 'chat' live via myPers for personnel support

Air Force Personnel Center officials have implemented a live chat capability on the myPers website to allow real-time communication between Airmen in the field and personnel specialists.
Dec. 2, 2013
Inaccurate records can damage promotion chances

Not managing your career could cost you. Air Force Personnel Center officials share tips to stay ahead of the game.
Nov. 26, 2013
Air Force specialties affected by retraining reduction

As many as 1,000 Airmen may be affected by a recently identified decrease in fiscal 2014 retraining objectives, with 35 or more Air Force specialty codes removed from the retraining-in list, Air Force officials said Nov. 26.
Nov. 1, 2013
Total Force Service Center contact numbers change

Telephone contact numbers for the Total Force Service Center, or TFSC, will change Nov. 15.
Sept. 23, 2013
Airmen directed to visit PRDA to view personnel records

The Air Force Personnel Center plans to reduce access Airmen have to the Automated Records Management System -- better known as ARMS -- on AFPC Secure Sept. 30.
Aug. 29, 2013
Humanitarian assignments bring Airmen close to home, help them ‘be there’

At the Air Force Personnel Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, a team of four NCO and two civilian personnel specialists work to bring, or keep Airmen close to home during emergencies involving immediate family members -- while still serving the needs of Air Force.

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