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AFRS to host "Pathway to Wings" brief Oct. 7

DoD News — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:15:00 GMT

Air Force Recruiting Service will host a “Pathway to Wings” interactive career briefing Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. central time for potential future Air Force officers interested in learning more about accessions and rated boards.

Air Force Recruiting Service develops electronic Officer Qualifying Test

Master Sgt. Chance Babin — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, Air Force Recruiting Service continues to find innovative ways to overcome obstacles. In conjunction with the Air Force’s Personnel Center, an electronic version of the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test is now available for the first time ever.

Air Force announces cancellation of 20OT03 OTS selection board

Air Force Recruiting Service Public Affairs — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:30:00 GMT

The upcoming 20OT03 Officer Training School selection board scheduled for September 14-18 has been canceled.

Air Force announces second set of new scholarships for HBCU students

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:15:00 GMT

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps coordinated with leadership within Junior ROTC and its aviation program, the AFJROTC Flight Academy, to find rising college freshmen that had demonstrated leadership ability, aviation competencies, a propensity to serve in the U.S. military and an interest in attending an HBCU.

Register now for "Pathway to Wings" accessions and rated boards brief Aug. 5

Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

The Pathway to Wings brief, hosted by AFRS Detachment 1, will give participants an overview of Air Force aviation careers, as well information about the different types of service, missions, aircraft and military lifestyle. Current Air Force aviators will be on the call to answer questions.

JAG Corps announces Law School Programs: Funded Legal Education Program, Excess Leave Program

Judge Advocate General’s Corps — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:55:00 GMT

Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program, or FLEP, and Excess Leave Program, or ELP, will be accepted beginning Nov. 1, 2020 through Jan. 10, 2021 including expanded eligibility for enlisted members to commission and then participate in FLEP.

Air Force creates new AFSC for operations research analyst officers

Staff Sergeant Susan Lee — Fri, 15 May 2020 13:20:00 GMT

The change, which went into effect April 30, reflects the broader shift across the Air Force on the importance of information and data.

Air Force creates new AFSC for Special Warfare officers

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:23:00 GMT

Effective April 30, special tactics, tactical air control party and combat rescue officers will transition from the command and control AFSC, 13XX, to the new AFSPECWAR officer AFSC, 19ZXX.

Space Force welcomes first academy graduates to its ranks

Lynn Kirby — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 19:45:00 GMT

Vice President Mike Pence was in attendance at the event and congratulated the entire graduating class.

Nurse enlisted commissioning program application window now open

Kat Bailey — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 13:12:00 GMT

The Chief Nurse interview process has also changed, allowing Chief Nurses to interview only eligible candidates.

Air Force updates 2020 developmental education processes, policies

Kat Bailey — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:00:00 GMT

The Air Force’s Developmental Education Designation Board has implemented significant process improvements to the 2020 nomination procedures.

Air Force ROTC cadet pursues dream career as pilot, uses height waiver process

Jennifer Gonzalez — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Even though women have been Air Force pilots since the 1970s, Tighe’s 5 feet, 1 inch stature could have stood in her way. Tighe, however, never thought of the 5-feet-4-inch height standard as an eliminating factor, merely an obstacle.

Rated officer volunteers needed to support aviation diversity outreach

DoD News — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:54:00 GMT

Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1 is encouraging units to nominate Air Force rated officers from across the total force to support outreach and engagement activities designed to increase aviation diversity and support youth aviation awareness.

Air Force formalizes officer developmental categories, effective March O-5 board

DoD News — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Air Force officials reconfigured the single Line of the Air Force category, enhancing the officer talent management system and enabling tailored and agile development.

Transition process improves through TAP refresh

Senior Airman Tristan Truesdell — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:30:00 GMT

Before, TAP could be accomplished no later than 89 days before a military member’s separation date. Now, individuals can take advantage of the program 12-15 months before their final out — nearly a year difference.

Air Force Recruiting Total Force Enterprise makes FY19 goal

Master Sgt. Chance Babin — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT

The Air Force is embarking on a Total Force recruiting enterprise approach to recruit the nation’s best talent and this year was the first year to test the new model. It was an important accomplishment for each component to make goal this year considering the challenges faced by all of the military services.

OTS beta courses test accelerated commissioning program for SNCOs

2nd. Lt. Robert Guest — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:45:00 GMT

Beta tests for the Officer Training School-Accelerated Commissioning Program, scheduled to run in August and November of this year, will each last 14 days, compared to the current program which lasts 40 training days.

AFGSC professional development programs help Airmen grow

Carla Pampe — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT

In Air Force Global Strike Command, there are a number of programs designed to develop the understanding and knowledge of nuclear operations and critical thinking for officers, enlisted members and civilians as well as broaden their view of the mission.

Air Force releases officer instructor and recruiting special duty candidate lists

Will Nichols — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 17:40:00 GMT

The release of the candidate lists is the next significant milestone in the Air Force’s initiative to transform the officer talent management process used to fill education, training and recruiting positions.

OTS prepares for arrival of “Godzilla” class

Senior Airman Alexa Culbert — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 14:28:00 GMT

What is being dubbed the “Godzilla” class, OTS Class 19-07 will push the school to its maximum capacity by tipping the scales with the expected arrival of 800 officer trainees in mid-July.