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.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

Child rides a horse while her father and instructor watch.

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

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jefferson J. O’Donnell, right, receives the Air Force Personnel Center’s flag from Lt. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, during the AFPC change of command ceremony June 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Prior to taking command of AFPC, O’Donnell served as the Director of Regional Affairs for the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs.

Air Force’s Enlisted Swap Assignment Program starts June 1
May 26, 2023 — The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass takes a selfie with Eglin Air Force Base personnel after a breakfast-with-Airmen meeting during a visit to Eglin AFB, Fla., May 23, 2023. The Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1, 2023 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Litteral)

Air Force selects 4,998 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 31
May 24, 2023 — Air Force officials selected 4,998 Air Force technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 28,831 eligible for a selection rate of 17.3 percent in the 23E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Qualified students can work summer jobs with DAF
March 21, 2023 — The 2023 Summer Employment Program, which runs May through September, will provide students in high school, college, trade school, vocational school, and other qualifying educational programs the opportunity to work in federal departments and agencies and explore federal careers while still in school... MORE

A lifeguard with the 436th Force Support Squadron, overlooks the Oasis Pool to ensure swimmers are safe at Dover Air Force Base, Del., July 14, 2021. During summer break, the pool is open 11 am to 7 pm daily for military members, family and friends. The pool no longer has block sessions for attendees, but has a capacity limit of 200 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

Air Force releases senior master sergeant/23E8 promotion cycle statistics
March 14, 2023 — Air Force officials have selected 1,629 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 16,031 eligible, for a selection rate of 10.16 percent in the 23E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Civilian Development nomination window now open
January 11, 2023 — The Air Force Personnel Center is now accepting nomination packages from Department of the Air Force civilians for more than 35 Civilian Development programs... MORE

Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards
December 30, 2022 — Effective Jan. 1, 2023, advanced academic degrees will be visible to promotion central selection boards considering major and lieutenant colonel ranks. The change will apply to all eligible DAF officers and allow promotion board members to consider an officer’s acquisition of valued expertise as one of many whole-person concept considerations... MORE

DAF selects Airmen, Guardians for promotion in 22E9, 22S9, 23S8 cycles; lists post Dec. 6th
November 30, 2022 — Air Force officials have selected 514 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, out of 2,526 eligible, for a selection rate of 20.34% in the 22E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Graphic with the rank insignias of grades E9, S9, and S8.