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  • DOD Leaders Worry About Shutdown's Effect on Civilian Morale

    The partial government shutdown is hurting DOD civilian morale, the department's comptroller told Congress yesterday.Under Secretary of Defense Robert F. Hale told the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee DOD civilians have been through a lot over the past year and it is hurting

  • CFC suspended as shutdown continues

    As a result of the government shutdown, the Department of Defense has indefinitely suspended the Combined Federal Campaign.The campaign was slated to start its official solicitation period Sept. 1 and run through Dec. 15.According to a memorandum released Oct. 9, CFC campaign activities are not

  • AF releases furlough-related pay information

     Air Force officials released Oct. 8, the following furlough-related questions and answers to aid service civilians with processing time and attendance. This information was coordinated with manpower and personnel, financial management, and general counsel office experts. Q. What status do the

  • Communication key in protecting security clearance during financial hardships

    As the government shutdown continues, Air Force leadership wants their civilian workforce to communicate well and often as possible financial challenges arise -- something that could impact one's security clearance. With such a large number of civilians possessing security clearances, including many

  • Government Shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions

    Below are frequently asked questions about the current government shutdown. Do you have questions you need answered in regard to the government shutdown and its impact on the Air Force? Post them in the comments below. We will research and try to find the answer(s) for you and respond to the post(s)

  • FY14 Tuition Assistance Suspended

    Update (2 Oct)Due to the lack of a Fiscal Year (FY14) budget, all Tuition Assistance (TA) for classes starting on or after 1 October 2013 will be suspended until further notice. Effective immediately, the ability to apply for TA through the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) is on hold.

  • Stateside commissaries return to normal operations

    Stateside commissaries that closed due to the government shutdown will resume normal operations Oct. 7, the Defense Commissary Agency announced on their website today. Stores normally closed on Mondays will reopen for business on their next scheduled operating day.For specific information about your

  • Most AF civilians to return to work

    In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force will recall most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown. However, a significant number will not yet be able to return.In his memo, Hagel stated that

  • DOD spells out closure contingency plan guidance

    DOD officials today issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government shutdown results. Officials emphasize they still hope Congress can avoid that but say it is prudent to take such steps.The eight-page document gives basic guidance to commanders and directors