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437th AMXS Blue AMU Airmen save space, money
January 14, 2014 — It only took 30 days for Airmen from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue Aircraft Maintenance Unit to plan, coordinate and execute a complete re-organization of their office, resulting in increased mission readiness and efficiency with zero cost to the Air Force. Prior to the re-organization, work areas were scattered throughout the...

816th EAS airmen fly, fight, win
January 14, 2014 — Since the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom, equipment, supplies, troops and cargo have been transported via C-17 Globemaster IIIs, and Airmen from the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron have been filling the role of keeping the mission going.The 79 pilots and loadmasters assigned to the 816th have already flown more than 130 sorties,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...