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13 May 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 talent management options.
31 Mar 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.
10 Oct 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 services.
20 May 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.
12 Apr 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.
6 Feb 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.
28 Jan 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.
4 Jan 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.
25 Nov 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 organizations where they have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of depot processes while also looking for ways to improve and shape the future logistics processes they may someday lead.
19 Nov 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.
7 Aug 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.
27 Mar 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.
27 Mar 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
9 Mar 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 Airmen.
13 Dec 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.
30 Nov 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.
29 Sep 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.
2 Sep 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.
25 Aug 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.
13 Jul 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 in-residence, developmental education selection or “select” status.

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