DECEMBER 8, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Enlisted evaluation and promotion changes, announced in July, continue with establishment of a March 31 enlisted performance report static closeout date (SCOD) for Regular Air Force (RegAF) senior airmen and below, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Dec. 5. Additionally, change of reporting official … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 8, 2014, SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) - The Air Force launched four GPS satellites into orbit this year, the highest number of GPS launches since 1993. As the Air Force continues to upgrade its most recognizable space constellation, a small team is busy testing and evaluating, and ensuring that each spacecraft is ready to begin its job of providing … [Read more...]

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...]