Sept. 3, 2013 AF tuition assistance application window delayed for FY14 Airmen applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility for and administration of the program.Due to these changes, the application window for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 will not open until Sept. 9 to allow for system updates.This program is
Sept. 3, 2013 First Sergeant: The road to the shirt First sergeant. When we hear the phrase, what do we think? Before we think too far, walk a day in the life of one and your insight on the person behind the diamond might change a little.A history filled with tradition, honor and pride precedes the title and the men and women who take on its
Aug. 26, 2013 Command chief: combating sexual assault takes team effort Eight weeks into his new job, the Air Force Reserve Command's top enlisted leader said combating sexual assault is his top priority and challenged Airmen to serve with integrity."I am asking you to be a wingman," Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey told 240 enlisted Airmen during a meeting Aug. 22
Aug. 23, 2013 AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1 Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the
Aug. 19, 2013 Inspired by nature: Innovative C-17 flight tests to save AF millions Air Mobility Command's chief scientist credited birds, dolphins and surfers for the success of recent ground-breaking C-17 Globemaster III flight tests expected to save the Air Force millions in annual fuel costs.Dr. Donald Erbschloe flew aboard the test flights involving surfing aircraft vortices
Aug. 15, 2013 New tuition assistance process eliminates up-front fees Air Force Reserve Command will implement a new tuition assistance payment process Oct. 1 that will eliminate up-front fees reservists pay for classes by enabling tuition payments to go directly to a university or college. "This new TA process will be a huge relief for our members," said Col. Heather
Aug. 10, 2013 315 AW Airman follows passion, takes third in JB Charleston AMC Icon Talent Contest Master Sgt. Tobey R. Housey, an equal employment opportunity advisor assigned to the 315th Airlift Wing Military Equal Opportunity office here, earned third place in the annual AMC Icon Talent Contest here Aug. 1, 2013.This was not the first time Housey lent his vocal talents to the annual contest
Aug. 7, 2013 SecDef: Civilian furloughs reduced to six days When I announced my decision on May 14 to impose furloughs of up to 11 days on civilian employees to help close the budget gap caused by sequestration, I also said we would do everything possible to find the money to reduce furlough days for our people. With the end of the fiscal year next month,
Aug. 2, 2013 VCSAF challenges federal employees to SAVE! Fellow Airmen,The White House continues to challenge all federal employees to help identify areas we can cut wasteful spending. Over the past three years, 85,000 ideas have been submitted through the Securing Americans Value and Efficiency (SAVE) initiative. I'm proud to say many ideas were
Aug. 1, 2013 Pentagon Review Reveals Best, Worst Case, Hagel Says July 31, 2013 - The Pentagon will reduce funding for major headquarters by a fifth, will seek to trim allowances and limit pay raises, and could cut troop numbers and new weapons programs as it plans for what Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today called "unprecedented budget uncertainty."Hagel and