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15th AS Airmen return from deployment
January 8, 2014 — More than 80 Airmen from the 15 Airlift Squadron returned to Joint Base Charleston, Jan. 6, 2013, after a successful two-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.The Airmen conducted combat operations in support of OEF while deployed with the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron."To date, the 15th AS has flown more than 600... MORE

Staff Sgt. Mike Barker, 15th Airlift Squadron, is greeted by his wife Hope Jan. 6, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base, S.C. More than 80 Airmen from the 15th AS returned from a 60-day deployment to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. William O’Brien)

15th AS Airmen return from deployment
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15th Airlift Squadron friends and family wait for their loved ones at the Passenger Terminal, Jan. 6, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston — Air Base, S.C. More than 80 Airmen from the 15th AS returned from a 60-day deployment to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. William O’Brien)

Requirements for Voluntarily Separation Program
December 27, 2013 — The Air Force is continuing to release information on the upcoming force management changes that are designed to reduce our force by approximately 25,000 officers and enlisted Airmen over the next five years. The latest announcement provided insight into the requirements for the Voluntarily Separation Program and the monetary compensation that can... MORE

FY14 Enlisted Retention Boards for SrA through SMSgts
December 27, 2013 — On Dec. 23, the Air Force announced the FY14 Enlisted Retention Boards for Senior Airman through Senior Master Sergeant in an effort to meet Air Force end-strength goals. This program is designed to determine which Airmen in overage AFSCs are selected for retention and which Airmen will separate or retire under the Temporary Early Retirement... MORE

Date of Separation roll back program
December 27, 2013 — On Dec. 13, the Air Force announced its current Date of Separation (DOS) roll back program to aid in the current reduction in forces we face. This program is designed to roll back the DOS for individuals throughout the Air Force who have turned down service retainability, because either they chose not to take an assignment, attend professional... MORE

Force management programs necessary despite budget deal
December 27, 2013 — Despite a congressional budget deal that lessens the impact of sequestration on the Air Force, it doesn't go far enough to halt actions to shrink the service, senior service officials said. Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning and Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the Air Force chief of staff, said that even with some relief from sequestration, the... MORE

Voluntary Separation Pay Q&A
December 27, 2013 — Read below for frequently asked questions about the Voluntary Separation Pay program.Q. Who is eligible for Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP)? A. Eligible Airmen who elect to voluntary separate in lieu of meeting the Retention Board will receive VSP. Airmen with six or more, but less than 18 years of Total Active Federal Military Service by 29 Sep 14,... MORE

Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay Q&A
December 27, 2013 — Q. What is VERA?A. The Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) is a management tool used to downsize or restructure the civilian workforce to meet mission objectives. It authorizes employees to retire before reaching normal retirement eligibility based on age and years of Federal service. Reasons for approving VERA include substantial reduction... MORE

Enhanced Selective Early Retirement Board Q&A
December 27, 2013 — Read below for frequently asked questions about the Enhanced Selective Early Retirement Board. Q. What is an Enhanced Selective Early Retirement Board (ESERB)?A. An ESERB allows the service to consider regular officers on the active duty list in the grades of Captain (with prior service) through Colonel for early retirement. Colonels with 2-4 years... MORE

Enlisted Retention Boards Q&A
December 27, 2013 — Read below the frequently asked questions about the Enlisted Retention Boards. Q. How long will members have to prepare to meet a retention board?A. Enlisted members will be given 6 months advanced notice of when retention boards will meet. Specific board details with milestones for each board will be released by AFPC.Q. Will members be able to... MORE