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July 19, 2017
AFRC Knowledge Managers meet to share best practices

The 960th Cyberspace Operation Group, hosted the Air Force Reserve Command's Knowledge Management Working Group Agenda July 10-15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
July 18, 2017
AF announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign

Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”
July 14, 2017
AF rolls out phased retirement program for eligible civilians

Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part time in a “semi-retired” status, according to new Air Force Instruction 36-817, Civilian Phased Retirement Program. The civilian phased-retirement program allows eligible full-time employees to request to work on a part-time
July 12, 2017
DUI: What it really costs

When an Airman receives a DUI charge, they are eligible to receive both a civilian conviction if caught off base, as well as a punishment given at their commander’s discretion. The final sentence could cost thousands of dollars in fines, suspension of their license, negative paperwork,
July 10, 2017
Mentoring is for the total force

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright was a self-proclaimed undisciplined Airman during his first enlistment in the early 1990s…that is, until his mentor stepped in and provided the leadership he needed to set him on the right path.
July 10, 2017
Individual Reservist RDEDB applications due Aug. 28

Applications for the academic year 2018-2019 Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board must be submitted via vPC to your servicing HQ RIO Detachment by August 28, 2017. Full eligibility requirements and application instructions are available in the RDEDB invitation to apply.The RDEDB
July 7, 2017
AY18/19 RDEDB Invitation to Apply Release

AY18/19 Air Force Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board (RDEDB) will convene Oct 23, 2017 at the Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Both the Invitation to Apply and RDEDB Application can be accessed via the myPers scrolling banner or on the Force Development
July 6, 2017
Squadron Officer School expands to better align with CSAF focus areas

Air University’s Squadron Officer School has redesigned its program to better align with the needs of the Air Force. The new course has increased from five to six-and-a-half weeks, commencing with Class 18A which starts July 31.
June 28, 2017
Career skills programs help Airmen prepare for post-military employment

The Air Force has begun participating in career skills programs which afford eligible Airmen the opportunity to prepare for a post-Air Force career up to six months before separation or retirement.
June 28, 2017
Genesis Joy House: a fresh start

One Citizen Airman has committed herself to helping homeless female veterans in Middle Georgia get a new start in life.
June 23, 2017
Developmental, training flight gives first taste of military life

Basic military training is an intense mental and physical challenge. However, because of the Air Force Reserve’s Developmental and Training Flight program, new Reserve Citizen Airmen don’t have to show up to San Antonio unprepared.
June 21, 2017
Air Force leaders continue to emphasize air and space priorities on Capitol Hill

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein briefed congressional leaders on the Senate’s Defense Appropriations Committee on the future of air and space power during testimony on Capitol Hill June 21.
June 21, 2017
Cyber awareness: Protecting your personal information online

Some still make sure that certain data about themselves is protected while others believe that there is no real protection.In all reality, anyone can find statistics about you if they were to put your name into a search box and click, “go.”
June 14, 2017
AFITC 2017 slated for August, registration open

Registration is now open for the 2017 Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Conference, Aug. 28-30, 2017, at Montgomery’s Renaissance Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center. Living up to its theme of “The Future is Now … A Digital Age Air Force,” the conference will highlight the
June 13, 2017
A&FRC provides blended retirement system training

Online training designed to educate Airmen about the new Blended Retirement System, the Defense Department system with changes on the current military retirement system, is now available via Joint Knowledge Online course number P-US1330. The course is also available to those without a Common Access
June 9, 2017
Communicators test combat capabilities

The 482nd Communications Squadron hosted a multi-unit training exercise in a deployed tent setting next to airfield operations here June 5-9.Experts from the 35th Combat Communications Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., 914th Communications Squadron at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New
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
June 6, 2017
Ransomware: How to stay safe

In mid-May a worldwide ransomware cyberattack infected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries. Luckily, shortly after the attack began, a web security researcher was able to discover an effective kill switch that slowed the spread of the infection, effectively halting the outbreak. Ransomware
June 2, 2017
Application window opens for enlisted RPA pilot selection board

Airmen interested in becoming enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilots have until Nov. 15, 2017, to submit completed application packages, including physical exams, to the Air Force Personnel Center.
June 2, 2017
SecAF: The first interview

Rhodes Scholar, private pilot, university president: Meet AF Secretary Heather Wilson.

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