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Strategic Preparedness: Civilian readiness powers Air and Space Forces superiority
August 21, 2025 — DAF civilian developmental opportunities advance strategic thinking, decisiveness, interpersonal skills and innovation, fostering a cadre of civilian leaders capable of guiding the Air and Space Forces into the future... MORE

Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics, list
August 7, 2025 — Air Force officials selected 15,894 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 47,007 eligible for a selection rate of 33.81 percent in the 25E5 promotion cycle... MORE

Air Force selects 15,894 in staff sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Aug. 7
August 4, 2025 — Air Force officials selected 15,894 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 47,007 eligible for a selection rate of 33.81 percent in the 25E5 promotion cycle... MORE

Air Force selects 7,884 in technical sergeant promotion cycle; list posts June 26
June 24, 2025 — Air Force officials selected 7,884 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 30,776 eligibles for a selection rate of 25.62 percent in the 25E6 promotion cycle... MORE

AFPC directorate rebuilds lost military record, honors 92-year-old Airman
June 16, 2025 — After an Airman's request for a replacement set of decorations results in lost records, an Air Force Personnel Center directorate rebuilds his lost military record and honors the 92-year-old veteran... MORE

Air Force selects 6,043 in 25E7 master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts June 5
May 30, 2025 — Air Force officials selected 6,043 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 25,805 eligible for a selection rate of 23.42 percent in the 25E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Around the Air Force: Selective Retention Bonus list, missile defense breakthrough, Air Force JROTC scholarships
January 17, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Selective Retention Bonus List was released in an effort to retain highly skilled enlisted personnel, a recent missile intercept experiment in Guam, and JROTC cadets receive scholarships to a private pilot training program... MORE

.Net Team ensures flawless performance of AFPC Secure for 2 1/2 years
October 29, 2024 — The Human Resources Division’s .Net Team has ensured the successful performance of the software application Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) Secure for more than two years... MORE

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
July 25, 2024 — The Air Force selected 543 active-duty lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel during the P0624A central selection board (LAF-A/N/I/C/F and X)... MORE

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Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2024
July 25, 2024 — Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2024... MORE

Air Force selects 5,500 in 24E7 master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 23
May 20, 2024 — Air Force officials selected 5,500 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 29,497 eligible for a selection rate of 18.65 percent in the 24E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Air Force releases senior master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
March 14, 2024 — Air Force officials have selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 15,151 eligible for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
December 27, 2023 — The Air Force selected 519 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23A central selection boards... MORE

Air Force releases chief master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
December 1, 2023 — Air Force officials have selected 506 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,249 eligible for a selection rate of 22.5 percent in the 23E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Help available for DAF Airmen, Guardians, civilians in event of lapse in appropriations
September 28, 2023 — Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means... MORE

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Air Force reinstates special bonuses, pays, most PCSs
July 24, 2023 — With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week... MORE

Horsemanship class provides unique experience for exceptional families
July 18, 2023 — This summer, military families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program at Joint Base San Antonio were offered the opportunity to attend horsemanship classes thanks to funding from the Air Force Personnel Center... MORE

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Air Force delays some PCSs, bonuses
July 10, 2023 — Higher-than-projected personnel costs are driving a shortfall in FY23 military personnel appropriation. This will have temporary consequences for PCSs, SRBs, and aviation bonuses... MORE

Space Force selects 551 Guardians for promotion in the master sergeant, technical sergeant and sergeant cycles; lists post June 29
June 23, 2023 — Department of the Air Force officials have selected 253 Space Force Specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant, 164 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and 134 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant in the 23S7, 23S6 and 23S5 promotion cycles... MORE

O’Donnell takes command of the Air Force Personnel Center
June 21, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Troy Dunn relinquished command of the Air Force Personnel Center to Brig. Gen. Jefferson O’Donnell during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 20... MORE