June 14, 2024 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Nov. 8, 2021 SkillBridge updates to impact Airmen, Guardians The SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific-industry training, apprenticeships or internships.
Dec. 2, 2020 Air Force hits record retention levels, reviews voluntary force management efforts The Department of the Air Force is seeing its highest retention levels in 20 years, second only to rates recorded shortly after 9/11 in 2002.
Nov. 20, 2020 Around the Air Force: The Next Vice Chief, The Longest Serving Vice Chief, Big Tech Inspiration, & Robot Dogs Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the service’s new Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. David Allvin, the retirement of the longest serving Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. Stephen Wilson, a collaboration with Tesla towards an innovative future, & the implementation of computerized canines for advanced
Oct. 21, 2019 Transition process improves through TAP refresh Before, TAP could be accomplished no-later-than 89 days before a military member’s separation date. Now, individuals can take advantage of the program 12-15 months before their final out--nearly a year difference.
Dec. 11, 2018 Chief Wright to Airmen: Know your retirement options The opt-in deadline for the Blended Retirement System is December 31, 2018.Make your decision knowing only you can determine which system is best for you, and understand that if you opt into BRS, it is irrevocable. You only have one chance to make this choice, so it’s imperative you and those
Nov. 18, 2018 315th AW celebrates command chief career in retirement ceremony The 315th Airlift Wing celebrated the conclusion of the career of its command chief Saturday during a retirement ceremony held at the Charleston Club here. Chief Mark Barber, the Wing’s top enlisted leader, retired after a career spanning more than three decades of service. “After all these years
Feb. 7, 2018 FYI: Blended Retirement System One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years took effect Jan. 1, 2018, with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS. Nearly 1.6 million current service members have the option to remain in the
Dec. 29, 2017 Colonels offered chance to voluntarily serve past 30 years The Line of the Air Force Colonel Continuation Board will begin in January, allowing eligible members to voluntarily serve an additional three years past the active-duty retirement time of 30 years.
Dec. 19, 2017 Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1 One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.