May 2, 2012 VA Welcome Home targets veterans seeking jobs, benefits The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center will host Welcome Home 2012 for all veterans, active duty, reserve and guard service members, and their families aboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point May 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event features a job fair with over 85 employers sponsored by the
May 2, 2012 VERA Round 3 expected to net few offers Air Force Reserve Command is participating in the third round of the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Program. However, command personnel officials said they are anticipating a relatively low number of offers.AFRC personnel officials expect few offers because
April 30, 2012 Airmen who exceed deployed time get added time off Airmen who serve in excess of the Secretary of Defense's established rotation goals are now eligible for additional time off, as written in the newly updated Post Deployment or Mobilization Respite Absence policy, officials said here April 25. Contained in Guidance Memorandum 4 to Air Force
April 30, 2012 315th Airlift Wing members honored at ROA awards luncheon More than 15 members of the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. attended the Department of South Carolina Reserve Officers Association awards luncheon April 28 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Paris Island, S.C.The ROA awards luncheon recognized the accomplishments of various South
April 27, 2012 Commentary: Time to change our EPR culture The second I pinned on staff sergeant I knew I could do it. I could be the NCO the Air Force wanted me to be. I could write fair enlisted performance reports and prove the naysayers in airman leadership school wrong. Sure, what we learned might "not be the way it's done in the real Air Force," but
April 25, 2012 Air Force officials clarify Bronze Star approval process Recent heightened interest in the Bronze Star Medal has led Air Force Central Command and Air Force Personnel Center leaders to further explain the criteria and approval process for its recipients.Col. Scott Arcuri, AFCENT director of manpower, personnel and services, said candidates can expect a
April 25, 2012 DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused
April 24, 2012 Missing personnel records impact more than promotions When Senior Master Sgt. Randy Scanlan wasn't promoted to his current rank the first time his records met the board, he was a little confused. As a maintainer and an aerial gunner, he deployed often and received many decorations. When he was asked if he wanted to review his records before they met
April 24, 2012 DoD, Purdue University team up to offer free adventure camps for military kids Purdue University in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Military Community and Family Policy announced recently the locations of the 2012 Extension-Military High Adventure Camps. Military kidsWould you like to spend time whitewater rafting, hiking, rock climbing, winter
April 19, 2012 Self-service requests available for civilians online Air Force civilians are now able to request updates to their personnel records through an online self-service initiative.Air Force Personnel Center human resources officials here launched an initiative that allows civilians to submit online requests for name change and veterans preference