June 12, 2018 We Are Airmen: 2018 Recruiting Video Contest Calling all storytellers! Air Force officials are offering Airmen the chance to create their own recruiting video through the We Are Airmen 2018 Recruiting Video Contest. Now is your chance to showcase your creativity and pride to be an Airman in the United States Air Force! If you were a civilian
March 26, 2018 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.
March 9, 2018 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.
Feb. 26, 2018 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.
Aug. 23, 2017 Air Force introduces new, improved tool to manage civilian benefits The Air Force is the first agency in the Department of Defense to roll out a new tool that helps government civilians more effectively manage their benefits and entitlement information.
Aug. 5, 2017 Air Force graduates first female enlisted pilot The Air Force’s first female enlisted pilot completed Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training August 4, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
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. 21, 2016 2-year probationary period now in effect for new civilians All new federal employees appointed within the Defense Department to permanent positions in the competitive service are now required to serve a two-year probationary period.
Nov. 17, 2016 2016 Federal Benefits Open Season runs through Dec. 12 The Office of Personnel Management has set the dates for the 2016 Federal Benefits Open Season from Nov. 14 through Dec 12, which includes the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance program (FEDVIP) and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts