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Air Force releases Enlisted Airmanship Continuum
September 20, 2023 — The Air Force published a letter to Airmen detailing updates to the enlisted force development model. The model reflects the new Enlisted Airmanship Continuum, a series of changes aiming to provide new development opportunities to Airmen... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass delivers remarks

NCOs gain school attendance flexibility from EPME self-registration platform
December 30, 2019 — The Air Force’s Personnel Center has created a new scheduling system that allows noncommissioned officers to choose when they attend the NCO Academy, Senior NCO Academy and Chief Leadership Course... MORE

Graphic depicting math equations and news headline for the new Enlisted Professional Military Education self-registration scheduling system

Air Force announces changes to Courses 14 and 15
April 28, 2018 — Effective immediately, Air Force officials have removed the requirement to complete Courses 14 and 15 for all Airmen serving in the active component. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen will have the option to complete their enlisted professional military education through distance learning or in-residence attendance... MORE

Effective immediately, Air Force officials have removed the requirement to complete Courses 14 and 15 for all Airmen serving in the active component. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen will have the option to complete their enlisted professional military education through distance learning or in-residence attendance.

Air Force announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign
July 18, 2017 — Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”... MORE

Squadron revitalization leads to EPME changes
March 14, 2017 — The reenlistment and extension ineligibility requirement will be removed from the enlisted professional military education program effective March 15, 2017 according to Air Force officials... MORE

The reenlistment and extension ineligibility requirement will be removed from the enlisted professional military education program effective March 15, 2017 according to Air Force officials. The policy adjustment places authority and responsibility for reenlistments back at the squadron level and provides flexibility for commanders to retain high-performing experienced Airmen who meet the Air Force’s mission needs, in line with revitalizing Air Force squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho)

Squadron revitalization leads to EPME changes
March 14, 2017 — The reenlistment and extension ineligibility requirement will be removed from the enlisted professional military education program effective March 15, 2017 according to Air Force officials... MORE