Oct. 10, 2013 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
Oct. 9, 2013 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
Oct. 8, 2013 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)
Oct. 8, 2013 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.
Oct. 7, 2013 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
Oct. 7, 2013 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
Oct. 1, 2013 Due to the government shutdown, this web site is not being updated Due to the government shutdown, this web site is not being updated.
Sept. 30, 2013 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
Sept. 24, 2013 Memo Prepares DOD Employees for Government Shutdown Although Defense Department officials believe a government shutdown can be avoided when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, they want DOD employees to be prepared for the possibility, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a memo issued to the workforce today.The fiscal year ends Sept. 30, and
Sept. 23, 2013 Commander discusses future of Air Force Reserve Discussing the future of the Air Force, senior military and industry leaders gathered at the Air Force Association's 2013 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 16-18.More than 5,000 U.S. and