Feb. 28, 2017 Are your running shoes spying on you? Five or 10 years ago, such a statement might have been appropriate for a cartoon matinee or slapstick farce, but in a new world defined by the Internet of Things, this statement isn’t just a possibility, but an actual cyber vulnerability to be aware of.Companies today are adding the word “smart” to
Feb. 17, 2017 AF Reserve celebrates 20th anniversary as major command The Air Force Reserve is celebrating 20 years as a major command this month. On Feb. 17, 1997, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman presided over a ceremony in Washington, D.C., that established Air Force Reserve Command as the Air Force’s ninth major command. Prior to that date, the
Feb. 13, 2017 Notifications to eligible Airmen begin for Blended Retirement System Airmen eligible for the new Blended Retirement System began receiving email notifications Feb. 10 from myPers with information regarding their benefits so they can make the decision best suited for their individual needs. The myPers notification includes details of the new retirement system, a link
Feb. 9, 2017 Wing finance office earns AFRC awards The 2016 Major General Alfred K. Flowers Air Force Reserve Command Comptroller Organization of the Year award recognizes the best finance office within the command for their accomplishments throughout the year.
Feb. 3, 2017 Cowtown's military appreciation is legendary (Left to right) Col. Stephen Seaman, 301st Fighter Wing Director of Staff, Col. Gregory Jones, 301 FW commander, and (far right) Chief Master Sgt. Terry Goines, 301 FW Command Chief, prepare to ride in the Grand Entry 30 January 2017, in Fort Worth, Texas, supporting Military Appreciation Day at the
Feb. 1, 2017 Blended Retirement System Opt-In training now available to all Airmen The Defense Department will implement the new Blended Retirement System in less than a year. While no one needs to make a decision until Jan. 1, 2018, all Airmen should take advantage of training and informational resources to research their options during 2017.
Jan. 31, 2017 Department of Defense announces changes to procedures and policy for reduction in force in the civilian workforce This month, the Department of Defense released the policy and procedure changes for reduction in force (RIF) for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service. The changes are required per section 1101 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016 (P.L. 114-92),
Jan. 31, 2017 Air Force Reserve announces senior leader actions Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, chief of the Air Force Reserve, has announced the following retirements and senior leader assignments: