OCTOBER 6, 2014, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - Air Force Uniform Office (AFUO) designers and engineers are currently fit testing a new cold weather aviation system (CWAS) for aircrews flying in cold weather environments. The request is to develop a flame-resistant system that can also keep aircrews warm in temperatures as cold as minus 20, with a 55 mph … [Read more...]
Air Force Approves Special Pay for Nuclear Career Fields
OCTOBER 3, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Assignment incentive pay and special duty assignment pay for select total force nuclear career fields became effective Oct. 1, following Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James' recent announcement. “The purpose of these special pays is to incentivize Airmen to volunteer for and perform duties in a particular career field, … [Read more...]
Energy Action Month Spotlights Airmen Impacting Operations
OCTOBER 3, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - October is Energy Action Month throughout the federal government and in the Air Force, Energy Action Month is the centerpiece of the “I am Air Force Energy” campaign dedicated to educating Airmen on ways they can maximize their energy efficiency and mission effectiveness. The Air Force launched its month-long series of … [Read more...]
Air Force Updates Voluntary Education Programs for FY15
OCTOBER 1, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Active-duty Airmen who want to take advantage of military assistance programs for voluntary education in the coming academic year will experience several changes beginning Oct. 1. Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online, or AF COOL, will take the place of the military tuition assistance, or MilTA, certification program for enlisted … [Read more...]
3T Program Eases Transition to Civilian Life
OCTOBER 1, 2014, TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - Preparing for life after the military can be tough, but the Air Force is working to make it a little easier with a tractor trailer training program called 3T. The Military Commercial Driver's License Act of 2012 allows states to accept a military operator's license and training certificate, along with approval from a … [Read more...]