Jan. 15, 2020 ARPC announces CY20 Reserve Command Chief Master Sergeant Screening Board results Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center officials have released the results of the annual Command Chief Screening Board today.The Command Chief Master Sergeant Screening board convened at Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center Dec. 9-12, 2019, and evaluated chief master sergeants with potential
Jan. 14, 2020 Congressional commission gathers McChord mishap data The National Commission on Military Aviation Safety (NCMAS) visited the 62nd Airlift Wing (AW) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Jan. 7, 2020, as part of their review of military aviation mishaps occurring in the last five years to reveal and analyze trends, identify shortcomings and highlight best
Jan. 13, 2020 Air Force beta-tests adaptive learning platform in basic military training Air Education and Training Command’s emphasis on the use of technology to aggressively and cost-effectively modernize education and training took another step forward here with the issuance of personal tablets to two in-processing flights at Basic Military Training.
Jan. 12, 2020 446th maintainers among Spark Tank 2020 selectees Spark Tank also offers Airmen the opportunity to get their ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can share expertise and resources such as funding or personnel for the projects being presented and demonstrate pathways for intrapreneurs to make their initiatives successful.
Jan. 10, 2020 Rainier Wing's Port Dawgs boost morale with fun events The newly formed 86th Aerial Port Squadron Booster Club has organized and conducted over seven morale events and raised over $2,400 for the squadron.
Jan. 9, 2020 Meet Rainier Wing's Newest Chaplain from Spain As Airmen, we follow three core values to keep true to the Air Force creed. One of these is Service before Self, which can leave us feeling empty and tired at the end of our day, but Chaplain (Capt.) Pedro Jimenez Barros of the 446th Airlift Wing, is here to help.“Spirituality is an important
Jan. 9, 2020 Reservist how-to guide for transferring Post 9/11 G.I. Bill benefits Prior to applying for the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) you must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DoDI 1341.13, Change 1, Post-9/11 GI Bill and AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program, Attachment 13. NOTE: Airmen must have a minimum of 6 years of service and no more than 16
Jan. 8, 2020 U.S. Transportation Command manages the movement of America’s wounded warfighters from overseas to the final medical treatment destination stateside As the Department of Defense’s single manager for global patient movement, U.S. Transportation Command conducts this lifesaving mission via the U.S. Air Force’s aeromedical evacuation system, which provides in-transit health care for America’s wounded warriors from the point of injury or illness to
Jan. 6, 2020 Air Force to solicit 75th birthday theme ideas In preparation for its 75th anniversary, Sept. 18, 2022, the Air Force is soliciting birthday theme ideas from Total Force Airmen and civilians. Every year in September, the Department of the Air Force dedicates a theme to celebrate the Air Force’s birthday.
Jan. 3, 2020 Commissary, BX, MWR access expansion: how to get access, FAQs A new Department of Defense policy came in effect January 1, 2020: expansion of access to veterans and caregivers to military facilities.
Dec. 27, 2019 Air University academic accreditation reaffirmed The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges reaffirmed the regional accreditation for Air University during a recent board meeting Dec. 8, 2019.
Dec. 27, 2019 DoD releases 2020 CONUS COLA rates The Defense Department released Dec. 20 the 2020 Continental United States Cost of Living Allowance rates, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. In 2020, the total number of service members receiving CONUS COLA will decline by 2,600.
Dec. 26, 2019 Top 4 most common Awards & Decorations errors Awards and decorations are one way senior leaders recognize outstanding performance and play an important role in an Airman’s career progression.In order to ensure seamless and expedient processing by HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center, members are encouraged to avoid these FOUR common errors. 1.
Dec. 23, 2019 Leaders from across the Air Force gather to discuss Force Development advancement Air Force leaders from the Total Force — active duty, guard, reserve, and civilian — gathered here Dec. 16-17, to discuss initiatives and collaboration for Force Development advancement across the Air Force.
Dec. 23, 2019 Air Force studies fatigue and sleep to enhance readiness The Air Force is studying sleep habits among Airmen to find ways to improve performance and ensure their readiness to support the mission.Researchers with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, are looking for ways to better equip