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AFPC welcomes new commander
August 18, 2020 — Maj. Gen. Andrew J. Toth relinquished command of the headquarters to Maj. Gen. Christopher E. Craige in a change of command ceremony Aug. 14 officiated by Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. ... MORE

Air Force selects 4,649 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts July 16
July 9, 2020 — Air Force officials selected 4,649 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant in the 20E7 promotion cycle. The promotion list will post July 16... MORE

Squadron Commander, Superintendent Course goes virtual
June 10, 2020 — The Air Force’s Personnel Center Squadron Commander and Superintendent Course has gone virtual. As the Defense Department continues to define its new norm due to COVID-19 precautions, AFPC hosted the virtual course May 18-21. The AFPC course directors acknowledged a group of new squadron commanders and superintendents were coming on board this summer, regardless, and would need the sought-after training... MORE

Air Force delays mandatory wear-date for 2PFDU, OCP items
May 27, 2020 — In an effort to reduce unnecessary stress on Airmen and Space professionals during COVID-19 restrictions, several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform on June 1, 2020, have been delayed to Sept. 1, 2020... MORE

Faster, smarter: virtual hiring fair recruits STEM talent
April 29, 2020 — In conjunction with the Air Force Personnel Center, the Air Force Materiel Command held a virtual hiring fair April 23, to fill open science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the command... MORE

Air Force Master Sergeant (20E7) promotion board rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions
March 20, 2020 — The Air Force Master Sergeant (20E7) promotion board has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions... MORE

Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service
October 30, 2019 — The Air Force announced Oct. 30 it will implement the new Noncommissioned Officer Career Status Program for active duty Airmen, which will affect reenlistment contracts executed on or after Nov. 18... MORE

Air Force EFMP families can attend Virtual Summit 3.0
August 28, 2019 — For the third year, Air Force Services Directorate, or AF/A1S, the Air Force's Personnel Center and the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency will jointly host the Exceptional Family Member Program Summit 3.0... MORE

AFPC 'Roadshow' Town Hall visits Ramstein Air Base
May 22, 2019 — Leaders from the Air Force's Personnel Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph spoke to military members and civilian employees assigned to the Kaiserslautern Military Community during a town hall at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 13. ... MORE

Civilian developmental education window for academic year 2019 open through May 1
March 6, 2018 — Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1 to submit their civilian developmental education program applications to the Air Force Personnel Center for the 2019 academic year. ... MORE

Two-cycle officer assignment system means more time for Airmen, families to make career decisions
March 6, 2018 — In a move toward a more efficient and transparent process, the Air Force’s Personnel Center is transitioning the Air Force Officer Assignment System from three to two cycles. This modification will allow more time for interaction and communication between officers, billet owners, commanders and assignment teams. ... MORE

Advance assignment notification enhancement prompts commander, Airmen career discussions
January 24, 2018 — Commanders will now receive seven-day advance notification of assignments for their Airmen as the Air Force’s Personnel Center takes steps toward a more transparent and interactive assignment system... MORE

Application window open for 2018 nurse, direct enlisted commissioning programs
November 27, 2017 — The Air Force’s Personnel Center will accept applications from active-duty enlisted Airmen for the Nurse Enlisted and Direct Enlisted Commissioning Programs through March 16, 2018, for the April selection boards... MORE

Gold Star survivors are part of Air Force family tree
September 28, 2017 — The Air Force family tree has many branches and one branch, representing the service’s Gold Star families, has leaves that glow consistently with the rest. Gold Star families are survivors of military service members who lost their lives during armed hostilities, including deployments in support of military operations against an enemy and/or during an international terrorist attack... MORE

Humanitarian assignments considered for Airmen in time of need
September 21, 2017 — Today’s American Airmen do the impossible every day. They pursue their mission with excellence and integrity to become leaders and warriors, providing help to a world in need. However, even Airmen need help at times, especially if an acute problem occurs with a family member... MORE

Air Force Personnel Center welcomes next commander
June 27, 2017 — Members of the Air Force Personnel Center gathered as the headquarters guidon was passed from Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore to Maj. Gen. Brian Kelly, signifying the official change of command, June 23... MORE

Air Force civilian hiring resumes after freeze lifted
June 1, 2017 — The Air Force Personnel Center is partnering with customers with the goal of resuming normal “first-in, first-out” operations since the government-wide hiring freeze ended in early April 2017... MORE

Follow-on options available to Airmen who volunteer for extended deployment
May 31, 2017 — Airmen, both officers and enlisted, who volunteer for an extended 365-day deployment can apply for one of two assignment options – either an advanced assignment or a two-year deferment from a permanent change of station, or PCS, if eligible... MORE