Enlisted evaluation and promotion systems implementation timeline

In July, the chief of staff and chief master sergeant of the Air Force announced a series of incremental changes to the Enlisted Evaluation and Weighted Airman Promotion Systems scheduled for implementation from August 2014 through January 2017.The evaluation and promotion systems changes are slated

DRAGON 'fires up' for flight

The U.S. Air Force and NATO are undergoing a cooperative development effort - known as the DRAGON program -- to upgrade the cockpits of their E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft. DRAGON stands for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and

Sept. 10 - Pulse on AF force management

Featured in this force management update are details regarding changes to the reduction in force board eligibility, force shaping board results and ongoing civilian force management programs.Military force management: Updated matrices for reduction in force boardBased on voluntary losses, the Air

Photo feature: This week at Hanscom, Sept. 10

Enlisted medical degree preparatory program 'intent to apply' email due Oct. 3

Eligible active duty enlisted Airmen interested in pursuing a medical degree must submit their application for the Enlisted Medical Degree Preparatory Program by Dec. 1, and an "intent to apply" email by Oct. 3, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.The Enlisted to Medical Degree

USAFA instructor duty applications due to AFPC by Sept. 24

Eligible active duty officers interested in U.S. Air Force Academy or U.S. Naval Academy instructor opportunities have until Sept. 24 to update their Airman Development Plan and submit their application memorandum to the Air Force Personnel Center. The special duty assignment is a controlled,

Wolfenbarger notified of Order of the Sword induction

In an emotional ceremony Sep. 3, Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, learned she has been selected for induction into the AFMC Order of the Sword.The surprise notification was made in front of hundreds of Airmen from Wright-Patterson as well as senior leaders from

IG Hotline gives DOD employees options

In an organization as large as the Defense Department, bad or outdated policies or regulations can remain in place, and sometimes there are bad actors.The DOD Inspector General operates a Hotline that has been instrumental in changing policies, uncovering fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement and in

Football Frenzy at the Tavern

The 66th Force Support Squadron is entering its 20th year of Football Frenzy. For each of the last 19 years, the Tavern offers club members who participate in the Football Frenzy promotion chances to win a trip to regular season games and the Super Bowl.Members need only to attend one Football

Emissions program eCARS begins Sept. 12

Service members and Defense Department civilian employees who drive their personally-owned vehicle on base more than 60 times each year must begin participating in the Air Force Vehicle Self-Certification Program beginning this month.As all federal installations need to comply with the Clean Air