21 Apr 2020

Air Force Recruiting expedites virtual teleconferencing tool amid COVID-19 pandemic

Air Force Recruiting Service has been working on ways to perform recruiting activities virtually. With the COVID-19 crisis, many of those plans are being expedited to allow AFRS recruiters to continue working to inspire, engage and recruit the best and brightest to serve in the U.S. Air Force.

13 Nov 2019

Air Force civic leaders experience AETC mission to recruit, train and educate exceptional Airmen

The goal of the visit was to enable a better understanding of AETC and the Air Force mission. The civic leaders from around the country gained knowledge that enables them to better advocate for the service in multiple areas.

19 Sep 2019

Air Force fields new hiring process for new first sergeants

The Air Force has removed the first sergeant assignment from developmental special duty and is using a combination volunteer and nomination process when bringing on first sergeants for their initial assignments in the career field to ensure the right Airmen are selected and assigned to these special duty positions.

29 Jun 2017

Air Force offers tuition assistance for civil service Ph.D. candidates

Air Force officials recently approved tuition assistance funding for eligible Ph.D. candidates through the Civilian Tuition Assistance Program. Applications are due July 2, 2017 for academic programs this fall and need to include a strong justification statement explaining how the course work will benefit the Air Force mission.

21 Nov 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.