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Feb. 4, 2019
Air Force ends promotion testing for E-7 and above

The Air Force announced today it is removing the Weighted Airman Promotion System testing requirement for active-duty promotions to the grades of E-7 through E-9, beginning this fall with the 2019 E-9 promotion cycle.
Jan. 31, 2019
Talent Marketplace assignment system expands to all officer specialty codes

Air Force officers in the ranks of lieutenant colonel and below in all Air Force specialty codes, with the exception of judge advocate general, will use the Talent Marketplace web-based platform as their assignment system for the Winter 2019-2020 officer assignment cycle.
Jan. 23, 2019
Air Force makes updates to enlisted evaluation policies

The Air Force recently updated evaluation policies for enlisted Airmen, refining the process and requirements for enlisted performance reports.
Jan. 10, 2019
Air Force Marathon makes major changes for 2019

The Air Force Marathon opened registration for their 2019 event Jan. 1 with major changes designed to improve the experience for more than 12,000 annual runners.
Jan. 9, 2019
AF-wide lodging rate increase effective Jan. 1

Effective Jan. 1, the Air Force Lodging Program has increased nightly lodging rates service-wide in support of Department of Defense reform objectives to make business operations more efficient and provide Airmen with an improved lodging experience.
Jan. 4, 2019
OTS restructures program to increase quality, quantity of officers

The Air Force’s Officer Training School is changing the paradigm for building officers, pivoting away from separate programs for line and non-line officers and conducting merged classes beginning in January 2019.
Jan. 2, 2019
Uniform code of military justice changes

Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Military Justice Act of 2016 will instate the most reform to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual for Courts-Martial in decades, modernizing dated aspects of the military justice system while also providing transparency.
Dec. 28, 2018
Air University’s new leader development course helps squadron commanders ‘thrive’

Air University’s newest course will help future squadron commanders thrive – not just survive – in command positions. Structured as a foundational course that builds on leadership experiences and education, the new Leader Development Course for Squadron Command equips potential commanders with the
Dec. 4, 2018
Chief Wright to Airmen: Know your retirement options

The opt-in deadline for the Blended Retirement System is December 31, 2018.Make your decision knowing only you can determine which system is best for you, and understand that if you opt into BRS, it is irrevocable. You only have one chance to make this choice, so it’s imperative you and those
Nov. 28, 2018
Policy changes for Post-9/11 GI Bill transfers

Additional changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Benefits policy were announced earlier this month.

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