News

Dec. 4, 2022
960th CW command chief retires

Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th Cyberspace Wing command chief, retired at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, after 26 years of military service Nov. 4th.
Aug. 8, 2021
Selfish to selfless: an Airman's 32-year journey

When retired Chief Master Sgt. Kendall Briscoe enlisted in 1989 at 18 years old, he had no idea his path would take him on a journey of self-evolution from a young, selfish Airman to a selfless leader holding a record for the Air Force's longest enlistment to date.
April 6, 2021
Civilians can submit retirement forms electronically using myPers

Submitting civilian retirement applications just became a little easier. Effective April 1, 2021, civilian Airmen and Guardians can now submit their electronically-signed retirement forms using myPers.The first and most important step in the retirement process remains employees notifying their
Dec. 1, 2020
Air Force hits record retention levels, reviews voluntary force management efforts

The Department of the Air Force is seeing its highest retention levels in 20 years, second only to rates recorded shortly after 9/11 in 2002.
Nov. 14, 2020
VCSAF Wilson ends longest tenure in AF history

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen “Seve” Wilson retired Nov. 13 in a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., ending the longest tenure in the position.
Feb. 7, 2018
FYI: Blended Retirement System

One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years took effect Jan. 1, 2018, with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS. Nearly 1.6 million current service members have the option to remain in the
Dec. 29, 2017
Colonels offered chance to voluntarily serve past 30 years

The Line of the Air Force Colonel Continuation Board will begin in January, allowing eligible members to voluntarily serve an additional three years past the active-duty retirement time of 30 years.
Dec. 21, 2017
Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1

One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Nov. 8, 2017
Individual Reservists have until Dec. 31 to complete BRS training

Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen are required to complete the Blended Retirement System acknowledgement and online opt-in training by Dec. 31, 2017.These requirements provide information to members about the new retirement plan options that will come available to them beginning Jan. 1,
June 6, 2017
Defense Department launches retirement system comparison calculator

The Department of Defense officially launched the Blended Retirement System comparison calculator, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory BRS Opt-In
March 29, 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.
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. 1, 2017
Blended Retirement System Opt-In training now available to all Airmen

The Defense Department will implement the new Blended Retirement System in less than a year. While no one needs to make a decision until Jan. 1, 2018, all Airmen should take advantage of training and informational resources to research their options during 2017.
Nov. 16, 2016
CSAF announces CMSAF #18

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein named Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright to serve as the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Nov. 16, 2016.
June 24, 2016
Air Force bids farewell to Welsh

Stealing a moment of silence, looking into the eyes of his wife, he takes a deep breath and prepares for what’s to come. Standing tall and proud, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III walks into a hangar in front of hundreds of onlookers, all there to bid him farewell.

Cyber News