MARCH 2, 2015, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE (AFNS) - When pilots climb into the cockpit they expect their aircraft to perform as expected, regardless if take off is from a home or deployed location; but ensuring that the aircraft is healthy enough to fly has become a challenge for the Air Force. Currently, the Air Force employs a large piece of support equipment to … [Read more...]
‘Military Saves Week’ Highlights Personal Finance Issues
FEBRUARY 27, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Defense Department officials have designated Feb. 23-28, as “Military Saves Week” to highlight the need for military families to reduce debt and save for the future, something Pentagon officials emphasize is key to force readiness. The event is part of the yearlong Military Saves campaign, an opportunity for leaders to … [Read more...]
Connection in the Classroom
FEBRUARY 26, 2015, PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - The Patrick Air Force Base Professional Development Center (PDC) is not just a place for professional and leadership education, but as of Feb. 11, it's the most technically advanced professional development center in the Air Force. Using iPads instead of paper and styluses instead of pens, the development center equips … [Read more...]
Pay Dates Increase for Civilians in 2015
FEBRUARY 24, 2015, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Civilian employees will have 27 pay dates in 2015 compared to the usual 26, so some employees might need to adjust their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contribution elections to receive the maximum agency matching contributions for 2015. The Internal Revenue Code imposes a limit each year on the amount that an … [Read more...]
Priorities of Air Force Acquisition Outlined at Symposium
FEBRUARY 19, 2015, ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) - Dr. William A. LaPlante, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, outlined the Air Force's top acquisition priorities during the Air Force Association’s annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 13, in Orlando, Florida. LaPlante pointed out five key areas of focus which included: • Get … [Read more...]