MARCH 12, 2015, FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - It has been nearly half a year since the release and implementation of the new Airman Comprehensive Assessment, a comprehensive worksheet that aids in creating feedback between a supervisor/rater and their ratee. The following is a break-down of the major sections reflected on the form: III. SELF ASSESSMENT The new ACA is … [Read more...]

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) - Airmen signing a lease to live in privatized homes on base may no longer be covered by a renters insurance provision, due to a recent Department of Defense change in basic allowance for housing. The Department of Defense opted to eliminate the renters insurance component of BAH, an average of $20 dollars each month per member, … [Read more...]

MARCH 10, 2015, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Civilian Airmen can learn about available civilian leadership development opportunities during March webcasts tailored for specific grade groups. Hosted by the AFPC Civilian Force Integration Directorate, the webcasts support Air Force commitment to developing Airmen through a career-long continuum, said Joan … [Read more...]

MARCH 9, 2015, HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AFNS) - It's not often that the public gets to hear about the Air Force's inner workings when pertaining to highly classified networks; however, a special programs team from Hanscom Air Force Base’s Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate has recently emerged, making their presence known. "We … [Read more...]

MARCH 9, 2015, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - In order for an imaging munition to find and make its mark, a variety of information is required, including high-resolution video imagery. Future Air Force munitions will likely feature wide field-of-view (WFOV) imaging seekers that provide Air Force warfighters several advantages over using traditional imaging … [Read more...]