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Feb. 16, 2017
New Squadron, New Commander, New Mission, needing New Airmen

One of the newest units in the Air Force has a commander after an Assumption of Command ceremony Feb. 12, at Gunter Annex.
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. 6, 2017
Individual Reserve offers unique opportunities to serve

The Individual Reserve program offers service members a flexible way to continue serving.
Feb. 3, 2017
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

This February marks the American Dental Association’s 36th annual National Children’s Dental Health Month.
Feb. 3, 2017
Air Force Leads DoD Support of Super Bowl LI

As fans don their colors to show support for their teams during Super Bowl LI in Houston, the Defense Department will also show its support with the Air Force leading the way as part of its 70th anniversary.
Feb. 2, 2017
CY18 Enlisted Developmental Education Board (EDEB) Invitation to Apply

The Calendar Year 2018 Air Force Reserve Enlisted Developmental Education Board (EDEB) will convene Monday, May 15, at the Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. The Invitation to Apply, which includes the application, can be found on myPers located under the red "News
Feb. 2, 2017
Change allows Citizen Airmen to serve throughout pregnancy

A recent change to Air Force policy now allows pregnant members of the Air Force Reserve on active duty support orders to serve throughout their pregnancy.
Feb. 1, 2017
AF responds to hiring freeze

The Air Force is working with the Defense Department to provide additional guidance on the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.
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.
Jan. 31, 2017
Department of Defense announces changes to procedures and policy for reduction in force in the civilian workforce

This month, the Department of Defense released the policy and procedure changes for reduction in force (RIF) for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service. The changes are required per section 1101 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016 (P.L. 114-92),
Jan. 30, 2017
Goldfein addresses priorities for the 21st century

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein outlined his perspective on the future of American airpower and how Airmen “deployed in place” play a vital role in today’s Air Force during his discussion at the American Enterprise Institute Public Forum in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2017.
Jan. 26, 2017
White House nominates Wilson to become Air Force secretary

President Donald Trump announced Jan. 23, that he intends to nominate Heather Wilson as Secretary of the Air Force.
Jan. 23, 2017
Disbrow to serve as acting AF secretary

Under secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow will serve as the acting secretary of the Air Force as of Jan. 20, until the President nominates and the Senate confirms a permanent replacement.
Jan. 18, 2017
AF announces NAS JRB Fort Worth as the preferred location for next F-35A base

Air Force officials announced Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, as the preferred location for the first Air Force Reserve-led F-35 base, which is expected to begin receiving its first F-35As in the mid-2020s. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona; Homestead Air Reserve Base,
Jan. 12, 2017
AF changes policy on limiting ADOS orders of pregnant reservists

The Air Force has changed its policy of automatically limiting or curtailing the orders of pregnant members of the Air Force Reserve serving on Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) orders at 34 weeks of pregnancy.
Jan. 10, 2017
AF evolves policies to access more talent, maintain high standards

The Air Force announced new policies on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos, as well as changes to service medical accession policy Jan. 9.
Jan. 6, 2017
Show Me the Money: Successfully navigate 2017 tax season

It’s about that time of year where some of us ask the government to return the extra money we paid in taxes, while others pay the government a hefty bill because they unknowingly misconstrued the 74,608-page-long federal tax code. Yeah, it’s 187 times longer than it was a century ago, and even most
Jan. 4, 2017
Vietnam Vets lapel pins available

The Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration, authorized by the Secretary of Defense, is offering Vietnam Veteran lapel pins to living U.S. military veterans who served during the Vietnam War.
Dec. 29, 2016
New civilian appraisal program to begin in April

The Air Force will roll out a new Department of Defense civilian appraisal program in April 2017, designed to improve overall job performance, enhance supervisor and employee communication and more effectively develop and reward the workforce.
Dec. 25, 2016
Obama Thanks Service Members From Hawaii

While speaking to service members at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, President Barack Obama said, “it has been the privilege of my life to serve as your commander in chief.”

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