Oct. 12, 2017 Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018 Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect
Oct. 6, 2017 Recruiting Service adding recruiters to address maintenance shortage In a move designed to increase the number of maintenance air reserve technicians, the Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service and Directorate of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, known as A4, have teamed up to create a group of recruiters dedicated to the ART mission.
Oct. 6, 2017 Commissaries begin accepting MILITARY STAR card The military exchanges’ Exchange Credit Program is expanding acceptance of the MILITARY STAR card to commissaries worldwide
Oct. 4, 2017 Foreign government employment A Regular Air Force or Reserve retiree seeking any type of civil employment with, or supporting a foreign government agency, must apply and be granted the joint approval of the Secretary of the Air Force and Secretary of State prior to starting employment. Failure to adhere to this notification
Oct. 3, 2017 Women need to make time for their health Each October, women are reminded to put themselves first and make time for their health. Making your health a priority helps you stay in optimum shape and keeps illnesses and disease at bay.
Oct. 2, 2017 Recognize your civilian employer The Freedom Award nomination period is from October 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. The Freedom Award is the highest civilian employer award presented by the Department of Defense. This award is for the entire organization. The support of civilian employers for members of the National Guard and
Sept. 30, 2017 Salutes for October 2017 Congratulations to all 301st Fighter Wing Airmen who promoted!
Sept. 22, 2017 Sanctuary Protection - Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Applicable to: Air National Guard and Air Force ReserveSanctuary is comprised of law, policy, eligibility and ineligibility criteria for Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Active Duty Air National Guard (ANG). Regular Air Force does not utilize this function.Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve
Sept. 21, 2017 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons The Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons is presented annually by the Secretary of State to no more than five individuals or organizations in recognition of extraordinary efforts to combat trafficking of persons.The Air Force will nominate one individual or
Sept. 18, 2017 An Air Force family legacy 70 years in the making Seventy years ago, Lenard Ellison made the decision to join the military.“I was 17 and my mother helped me join the Army in August 1947 to get out of the south due to racial tension,” the retired technical sergeant said.