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Oct. 6, 2021
AFOQT: Breaking the Language Barrier

The Department of the Air Force recently made changes to its qualifying test for officers. By reducing the mandatory delay between tests from 180 to 90 days and allowing for ‘super-scoring’ of test subcategories, much like college SAT and ACT scoring, DAF is making headway in modernizing its
May 13, 2021
DAF to allow officers to opt out of promotion in certain circumstances

Eligible officers, who meet certain conditions, may soon request exclusion from consideration for the next higher grade. The new policy will go into effect beginning with the major, lieutenant colonel and colonel Space Force promotion boards set to convene Oct. 16, and will provide more flexible
March 31, 2021
DAWN-ED advanced degree program now accepting applications for 2022 academic year

DAWN-ED is a DAF-funded degree program that provides up to 15 eligible Airmen and Guardians an opportunity to pursue a master’s degree or doctorate from a university of choice.
Oct. 10, 2019
Air Force Recruiting Total Force Enterprise makes FY19 goal

The Air Force is embarking on a Total Force recruiting enterprise approach to recruit the nation’s best talent and this year was the first year to test the new model. It was an important accomplishment for each component to make goal this year considering the challenges faced by all of the military
May 20, 2019
Air University Fellows Program offers two-year developmental opportunity for officers as students, faculty

Under the program, high-performing officers earn the opportunity to serve as faculty members before entering or after completing in-resident Air Command and Staff College.
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.
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. 4, 2019
OTS restructures program to increase quality, quantity of officers

The Air Force’s Officer Training School is changing the paradigm for building officers, pivoting away from separate programs for line and non-line officers and conducting merged classes beginning in January 2019.
Nov. 25, 2018
LCBP provides enterprise opportunities to lead, learn

The Logistics Career Broadening Program offers company grade logistics officers the opportunity gain leadership skills and experience in depot, supply, sustainment and development missions through a two-year rotation at an air or defense logistics center. Officers are embedded within the
Nov. 19, 2018
JB Charleston hosts new leadership course

Company grade officers and senior noncommissioned officers at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., hosted Flight Commander’s edge, a new flight leadership training program, Nov. 6 to 8, 2018.
Aug. 7, 2018
Around the Air Force: Aug. 7

On this look Around the Air Force, eight officers are selected for a three month program where they’ll learn about Air Force technologies, and Air Force moms who are nursing are authorized to wear a breastfeeding t-shirt. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Koetz.
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 27, 2018
2018 U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School applications due May 27

Test pilots aren’t born; they're trained to be the best of the best by the USAF Test Pilot School. The TPS selection board is accepting applications until May 27, 2018 from eligible Total Force officers and current Air Force civilians
March 9, 2018
Pilot Training Next lands at Sheppard AFB

The Pilot Training Next program is made up of 15 officers and five enlisted Airmen who have begun an experimental training program designed to use emerging technology combined with a new paradigm for pilot training intended to discover ways to create what is being termed fighter training unit-ready
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.
Sept. 29, 2017
Air Force releases CY17C central selection board results

The Air Force has selected 298 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during the calendar year 17C Colonel Line of the Air Force Judge Advocate, Lieutenant Colonel Nurse Corps and Major Chaplain, LAF-J and Nurse Corps central selection boards.
Sept. 2, 2017
Three student pilots continue journey on talent show

Three members of the 14th Student Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base are now in the semifinals of America’s Got Talent, a nationally televised talent competition.
Aug. 25, 2017
Air Force announces initiatives to lessen pilot shortage

Air Force officials announced three additional initiatives designed to enhance mission readiness by keeping pilots in the service and bringing retired pilots back to fill critical-rated positions.

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