WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2014 (AFNS) - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel recently directed a policy change in paycheck allotments which will prohibit service members from allotting pay to buy, lease or rent personal property. The prohibition includes allotments for the purchase or finance of vehicles, such as automobiles, motorcycles and boats; appliances or household goods, such as … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 4, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force continues the phased implementation of its Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) changes with the convening of a master sergeant evaluation board scheduled for May 2015. Evaluation and promotion system changes, scheduled for implementation over the next 16 months for active-duty Airmen, are … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 3, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Eligible active-duty line officers interested in attaché duty must submit their application by Dec. 29, Air Force officials said Dec. 2. The Air Force Personnel Center and the Secretary of the Air Force, international affairs office are accepting applications for senior defense official/defense … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 2, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) - The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identifiable information. “I can’t overstate the operational importance of … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 1, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The 2014 Intermediate, Senior, and Civilian Developmental Education Designation Board held Oct. 21 selected 796 officers and 150 civilians for intermediate and senior developmental education, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Nov. 24. "Developmental education supports the continuum of education … [Read more...]