JULY 16, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - In response to a critical shortage of remotely piloted aircraft pilots, the Air Force rolled out more details of its plan to fix the problem in both the short and long term. The most recent initiatives include creating bonuses for RPA pilots of $15,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2016; placing some newly minted pilots in RPA squadrons … [Read more...]
Dwell Time and PT Exemptions for New Air Force Mothers Increase to 1 Year
JULY 15, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The six-month deferment for female Airmen to accomplish their fitness assessments following childbirth will be increased to 12 months to align with recent changes to the deployment deferments, Air Force officials announced July 14. The deployment deferment policy, as part of the Air Force’s 2015 Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, … [Read more...]
Air Force Community Partnership Program Signs 100th Partnering Agreement
JULY 15, 2015, ALASKA (AFNS) - Eielson Air Force Base and Fairbanks community leaders recently signed the 100th Air Force Community Partnership (AFCP) Program partnership agreement. Leaders from the 354th Fighter Wing and the surrounding community inked a memorandum of understanding May 28 for a partnership initiative that helps align military dependents with potential … [Read more...]
Dr. Chief Inspires Airmen Toward Higher Education
JULY 14, 2015, ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - By federal law, only about 1 percent of the Air Force's active-duty enlisted force may hold the rank of chief master sergeant. Achieving the rank takes experience, dedication and marks the pinnacle of any enlisted service member's career. Additionally, senior enlisted leaders need a completed Community College of the Air Force … [Read more...]
US Takes Partnerships to New Heights
JULY 13, 2015, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) - U.S. Air Force and Army counterparts joined together with service members from nine allied countries to participate in International Jump Week here July 6-10. The five-day event was hosted by the 435th Contingency Response Group and it gave multiple nations the opportunity to work side by side, increasing interoperability … [Read more...]