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  • Officer OPR policy update due to COVID-19 response

    A new policy affecting a specific segment of Total Force officers impacted by the Department of Defense stop movement order, has extended the time under supervision required to initiate an Officer Performance Report from 120 days to 180. This temporary policy change applies only to officers who

  • Airmen urged to maintain healthy dental habits during COVID-19 pandemic

    In March, the U.S. Air Force began deferring routine and non-urgent dental care to slow the spread of COVID-19.In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Dental Association and Department of Defense policies, most dental care has been deferred, with the exception of

  • GPS celebrates 25th year of operation

    The Global Positioning System, better known as GPS, marks its 25th year of operation Apr. 27, 2020. On this date in 1995, the system reached full operational capability, meaning the system met all performance requirements.  U.S. Air Force Space Command formally announced the milestone three months

  • Air Force Marathon extends current registration prices

    Prices for the marathon and half marathon will increase by $10 on June 8, while the cost of the 5K and 10K races will increase by $5. The price for the Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series, in which runners compete in the 5K, 10K and either the half marathon or marathon will increase by $20, and the

  • Spouses can recoup licensure fees after PCS, PCA

    Service members and their spouses have the opportunity to save money following permanent changes of station or address through the Department of Defense’s Licensure Reimbursement Program.

  • DOD allows remote extension of ID cards

    Is your military ID card expiring, but with social distancing and various stay-at-home orders in effect, you aren't sure whether you'll be able to renew it? The Department of Defense has changed the process to allow service members and civilians to temporarily extend the life of their cards as the

  • HQ ARPC upgrades evaluation process to serve the Total Force

    Civilian computer programmers assigned to HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley AFB, Colo., introduced a new process which scans data points across multiple systems to generate an evaluation before submitting it to the member’s unit.

  • Bring Safety Home

    As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all

  • Update CAC certificates from home

    Airmen with Common Access Cards that expired April 16 or afterward can update their certificates online. This will extend the CAC’s validity for base access and electronic use through Sept. 2020. Visiting the Military Personnel Flight is not required; however, an appointment can be made by calling

  • Celebrating Earth Day 2020

    Earth Day, an annual holiday celebrating environmental protection, was first celebrated on April 22, 1970.

  • Air Force update for COVID-19

    In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made:

  • Military OneSource’s resources during COVID

    Military OneSource remains a wealth of information, resources, and support for military members and their families regardless of status. The services are provided at no cost and are designed to help servicemembers and their families remain mission ready.

  • Air Force sports recruiting on-line gaming Airmen for EVO 2020

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force is recruiting Airmen – active-duty and Reserve on orders – now through May 17 for the 2020 Air Force Esports Team for EVO 2020, the Evolution Championship Series, in Las Vegas July 21 - Aug. 2.EVO 2020 is an annual fighting game tournament. This