IRs can now submit travel, pay documents via myPers

In an effort to improve service to Individual Reservists, the IR Travel and Pay offices will now accept pay and travel documentation via myPers.

Electronic Communications’ Humble Beginnings

When people think about the Air Force Network Integration Center, they immediately relate to their government email being migrated to the cloud or being the number one premier organization on cyber integration and standardization across the Air Force. The year 2018 marks the 75th anniversary of

Civilian leadership program accepting nominations through May 1

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 Civilian Strategic Leadership Program. Applications are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by May 1, 2018.

AFCYBER hosts new Cybersecurity Foundry Course

Air Forces Cyber hosted its first-ever Cybersecurity Foundry Course, March 5-14, 2018, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

67th CW hosts annual weapons competition

In a conference room littered with tables, chairs, extension cords and caffeinated beverages, 66 cyberspace professionals sat, eyes glued to their laptops. The room was quiet and focused, minus the steady tapping of computer keys and the hum of music overhead. This was the setting of the 67th

Air Force Reserve officer creates scholarship to make 'better Americans’

Molding better Americans is the motivation behind a new foreign language scholarship created for Washington State University students by alumnus Christopher “CJ” Johnson (’02), an officer and linguist in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

First-ever blood test for detecting brain injury cleared by FDA

Brain injuries can happen from a fall, while in combat or during training exercises. Thanks in part to research funded by the Defense Department and the Army, Banyan Biomarkers has created the first-ever brain trauma blood test. On Feb. 14, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration cleared marketing of

Airmen feedback critical to future Air Force

Select total force Airmen will be chosen to participate in one of two surveys supporting the Invisible Wounds Initiative.

Officials approve HSM for recent disaster relief, specify eligibility requirements

The Joint Staff recently approved the Humanitarian Service Medal for service members, Coast Guardsmen, and members of the Reserve components, to include the National Guard, who were physically present during recent hurricane disaster relief.

Leaders speak at Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium

Civilian developmental education window for academic year 2019 open through May 1

Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1, 2018, to submit their civilian developmental education program applications to the Air Force’s Personnel Center for the 2019 academic year.

AF officials announce creation of Info Ops tech school

Air Force officials have announced the creation of a new Information Operations technical training school, which is expected to open in fiscal year 2019.

Airmen Need to Certify Records in SGLI Online Enrollment System (SOES)

In August 2017 the Air Force began a 12-month notification process, by birth month, and roll-out of the SGLI (Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance) Online Enrollment System (SOES). Currently the Air Force stands at a 57.36 percent certification completion rate for members whose birthdays fall

Air Force to institute new method to protect PII

Air Force officials announced emails containing personally identifiable information, and similar numeric constructs, will be blocked from transmission unless the email is encrypted. For members unable to send or receive encrypted emails, members will be directed to utilize the AMRDEC SAFE

Former slave, two-time Olympian becomes an Airman

After enduring countless hardships and overcoming unimaginable obstacles, Airman 1st Class Guor Maker, a dental assistant currently in technical training, found his way out of war-torn South Sudan, Africa and into the U.S. nearly 20 years ago.

AF chief data officer: Data is the future of the force

Founded in summer 2017, the Chief Data Office remains focused on unleashing the value of data across the Air Force.

Airmen selected to participate in new cyberspace direct appointment program

The Air Force recently selected the first two candidates for a newly created cyberspace officer direct appointment pilot program, authorized by the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act.Master Sgts. Anthony Bustamante, 92nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron flight chief, and Micheal Locke, 91st

Airmen selected to participate in new cyberspace direct appointment program

The Air Force recently selected the first two candidates for a newly created cyberspace officer direct appointment pilot program, authorized by the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act.Master Sgts. Anthony Bustamante, 92nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron flight chief, and Micheal Locke, 91st

Children's Dental Health Month: What parents need to know

February is Children’s Dental Health Month and parents need to know what to look out for to make sure their children have great dental health.Teaching children about taking care of their teeth can be challenging, but it’s important to ensure a good foundation for building lifelong habits of oral

AFCYBER CC speaks at Texas A&M