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Sept. 19, 2017
2017 Invictus Games slated to commence Sept. 23

Athletes from around the world will come together in Toronto, to compete in the 2017 Invictus Games, uniting more than 550 wounded, ill or injured military service members from 17 nations to compete in 12 unique sporting events.
Sept. 11, 2017
AF releases 2018 support, health professions squadron command candidate list

Development teams from airfield operations, support, materiel leader and health professions functional communities selected more than 800 officers as candidates for squadron command in 2018.
Sept. 1, 2017
FEMA stands up support base at JBSA-Randolph

An Incident Support Base led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency stood up and began Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts at JBSA-Randolph Aug. 31.
Aug. 31, 2017
AF updates enlisted special duty assignment pay effective Nov. 1

The Air Force will update enlisted special duty assignment pay for several career fields, locations or special assignment duties effective Nov. 1, 2017, following the most recent Air Force semiannual review.
Aug. 30, 2017
Enlisted promotion advanced notification to squadron commanders extended

Creating a quick win for squadron commanders, the Air Force’s Personnel Center now grants senior raters and senior rater trusted agents access to enlisted promotion selects lists via the virtual Enlisted Promotion Release system one full calendar week in advance of the public release date.
Aug. 30, 2017
JB San Antonio joins Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts

Several mission partners across the base have sprung together into action setting up installation support bases to support Hurricane Harvey disaster relief operations across the south Texas region.
Aug. 24, 2017
Air Force releases staff sergeant 17E5 promotion cycle statistics

The Air Force has selected 14,181 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 32,006 eligible for a selection rate of 44.31 percent in the 17E5 promotion cycle.
Aug. 23, 2017
Air Force introduces new, improved tool to manage civilian benefits

The Air Force is the first agency in the Department of Defense to roll out a new tool that helps government civilians more effectively manage their benefits and entitlement information.
Aug. 21, 2017
Air Force seeks 69th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award nominations

Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 69th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award.
Aug. 15, 2017
Air Force selects 14,181 for promotion to staff sergeant

Air Force officials have selected 14,181 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 32,006 eligible, a selection rate of 44.31 percent. The staff sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force Portal and myPers Aug. 24, at 8 a.m. CDT. Airmen will also be able to access their
Aug. 8, 2017
CMSAF underscores leadership’s role in developing Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Joint Base San Antonio July 31 to Aug. 4, 2017, during an immersion to view Air Education and Training Command’s role forging innovative Airmen to power the world’s greatest Air Force.
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 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 30, 2017
Officials urge retirees to transition club membership to virtual portal

For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection.
June 26, 2017
Air Force offers tuition assistance for civil service Ph.D. candidates

Air Force officials recently approved tuition assistance funding for eligible Ph.D. candidates through the Civilian Tuition Assistance Program. Applications are due July 2, 2017 for academic programs this fall and need to include a strong justification statement explaining how the course work
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.
June 16, 2017
How well do you understand the Air Force enlisted evaluation board process?

The Air Force promotion system promotes the most fully-qualified NCOs and senior NCOs based on the quality of their records and other weighted factors, while recognizing an individual Airman’s potential for advancement to the next rank.
June 8, 2017
Air Force names 2016 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award recipients

Air Force officials have named four Airmen as the 2016 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award winners.
June 2, 2017
Join spouse assignment consideration keeps mil-to-mil couples together

Summertime is a busy season for permanent changes of station and military couples may be apprehensive about the possibility of being separated from their spouses during their next assignments. They have little to be concerned about, however, as the Air Force Personnel Center has an accommodation
May 17, 2017
First Term Airmen Courses receive curriculum overhaul

The Air Force has rolled out a new First Term Airmen Course dedicated to developing Airmen as next-generation leaders.
May 16, 2017
Air Force seeks 2017 NPSA nominees

Air Force officials are currently accepting submissions for the 2017 National Public Service Award.
May 12, 2017
Coalition assignment calls for helping Hands in Afghanistan, Pakistan

The Air Force has positions available for up to 34 officers to join the Afghanistan Pakistan Hands program to exert strategic influence ensuring progress towards achieving U.S. government objectives in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region.
May 3, 2017
Missing Persons Branch aids family of Vietnam-era pilot, many others

A 51-year journey, to the day, came to an end last month. Air Force Capt. Robert Barnett was laid to rest April 7, 2017, with full military honors at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.
May 2, 2017
Air Force implements changes to joint matters, joint tour credit

The definition of “joint matters” and the authorized length of joint tours, two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers, have recently changed following publication of guidance from the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
April 17, 2017
Resilience: One Airman’s story of faith, service

Senior Master Sgt. Jon Rousseaux was like many children who grew up in a military family. The self-described man of faith and service followed his father, a retired chief, into the Air Force -- and after 19 years, he is still at it. In fact, he just re-enlisted for four more years. Rousseaux’s years
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 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.
March 28, 2017
Civilian Strategic Leadership Program accepting nominations

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2017 Civilian Strategic Leadership Program. Applications are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by May 1, 2017.
March 13, 2017
AF seeks 2017 Outstanding DOD Employee, Service Member with a Disability Award nominations

The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2017 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee or Service Member with a Disability Award.
March 8, 2017
Enlisted RPA pilot board selects 30 Airmen for pilot training

The inaugural Enlisted Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Selection Board has chosen 30 enlisted Airmen to fill fiscal year 2017/2018 training slots as a part of the deliberate approach to enhance the Air Force’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission.
March 8, 2017
Total Force Service Center to expand chat features on myPers

The Air Force Personnel Center announced that the live chat feature on myPers, the Air Force online personnel information resource, expanded Feb. 27, 2017, to cover a broader range of personnel programs and provide extended hours of availability.
March 8, 2017
180-day civilian hiring restriction reinstated for military retirees

Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Defense Department now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
March 7, 2017
Civilian developmental education window open through May 1

Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1 to submit their civilian developmental education (CDE) program applications to the Air Force Personnel Center.
March 6, 2017
Air Force seeks 2017 GEICO award nominations

The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2017 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards. These awards annually recognize enlisted active duty, and one Reserve or Guard member from all branches of service for contributions to military or private-sector communities.
March 2, 2017
Air Force selects 1,391 for promotion to senior master sergeant

The Air Force has selected 1,391 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant of the 11,788 eligible.
Feb. 27, 2017
Nominations open for 2017 American Legion Spirit of Service Award

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2017 American Legion Spirit of Service Award which is presented annually to one enlisted member from the active and reserve components who demonstrated outstanding volunteer service in their local community.
Feb. 22, 2017
AF offers new 2-year degree program for civilians

The Air Force is expanding development opportunities for the civilian workforce by offering an associate degree at little to no cost.Graduates of the online program will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science in Air Force leadership and management studies. The 60-credit hour program is
Feb. 17, 2017
Trials for wounded warriors to begin Feb. 24

Air Force Trials for wounded warriors begins Feb. 24 and runs through March 2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Feb. 15, 2017
2018 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons nominees

The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2018 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
Feb. 14, 2017
Regional affairs program gets 54 new officers

The Air Force has selected 54 line officers--51 captains and three majors--into the Regional Affairs Strategist program. The program, managed by the under secretary of the Air Force, international affairs, is a force development initiative intended to create a cadre of officers with in-depth
Feb. 14, 2017
Notifications to eligible Airmen begin for Blended Retirement System

Airmen eligible for the new Blended Retirement System began receiving email notifications Feb. 10 from myPers with information regarding their benefits so they can make the decision best suited for their individual needs.
Feb. 9, 2017
AF releases new guidance on civilian hiring freeze

The Air Force has released additional guidance in regard to the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.
Feb. 9, 2017
2017 nominations sought for 12 OAY Award

Air Force officials are seeking 2017 nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award.
Feb. 6, 2017
AF in search of 2017 USO Service Member of the Year nominees

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2017 United Service Organizations Service Member of the Year Award.
Feb. 6, 2017
Nominations sought for 2017 First Sergeant of the Year

Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2017 First Sergeant of the Year award.The award recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by Air Force members in the first sergeant special duty career field.
Jan. 27, 2017
AF selects 534 for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel, major

The Air Force has selected 534 active-duty officers for promotion as a result the 2016A Medical and Dental Corps central selection boards for colonel, lieutenant colonel and major.
Jan. 24, 2017
Nominations sought for 2017 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award

Nominations for the 2017 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by March 21, 2017.
Jan. 23, 2017
AETC’s 75th Anniversary and the birth of a professional Air Force

On Jan. 23, 2017, Air Education and Training Command celebrated its 75th anniversary — a date much more important in our nation’s heritage than a simple mark in time. Jan. 23, 1942, proved to be the birth of a professional Air Force – men and women precisely selected and trained to fly, fight and
Jan. 23, 2017
1,000th RPA student graduates

Lt. Col. Jason Thompson, the 558th Flying Training Squadron commander, presented 2nd Lt. Kevin a certificate commemorating the 1,000th graduate of the Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft training program at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Jan. 20, 2017.
Jan. 17, 2017
Disability Evaluation System rolls out new email notification process

A new email notification system rolls out this month for the Air Force’s Disability Evaluation System that will enhance customer service and increase overall transparency in the Physical Evaluation Board process.
Jan. 11, 2017
AFPC to host EFMP webinars Jan. 12

The Air Force Personnel Center will hold two Exceptional Family Member Program webinars Jan. 12 discussing the program’s three components – assignments, medical and family support.

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