News

Wounded Warrior receives canine companion
January 13, 2014 — Usually what comes to mind when people think about dogs are your family pet, but there are some dogs out there that go beyond the norm. Retired Marine Cpl. Christopher Owens was fortunate enough to receive one of his own special animals to help battle his illness and injuries.Owens welcomed his new friend, Samaria, a 22-month old black Labrador... MORE

Tax Centers opens at Air Base and Weapons Station
January 9, 2014 — With tax season right around the corner, volunteers at Joint Base Charleston are prepared to help clients file their taxes on time. Tax centers at the Air Base and Weapons Station will open Jan. 31, and will operate from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Extended hours at the Weapons Station may be provided at a later date. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance... MORE

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