Dec. 22, 2017 Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1 One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018, with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Dec. 22, 2017 Air Force travelers reminded of flat rate per diem policy (update) Some Air Force travelers may not be aware of a flat rate per diem policy established a few years ago that focused on extended temporary duty travel.Congress instituted the flat rate in November 2014. The new policy reduced per diem from 100 percent to 75 percent for TDYs from 31 to 180 days and to
Dec. 21, 2017 Columbus AFB: UAS guidance for the holiday season The holiday season is upon us again, and personal unmanned aircraft systems (drones, quadcopters, model aircraft, etc.) are once again popular gifts.
Dec. 21, 2017 Break the silence Since the alleged sexual misconduct allegations surrounding movie producer Harvey Weinstein came to light, there has been an increase in sexual harassment allegations posted on social media and discussed on the news.
Dec. 21, 2017 Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests: stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands; parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few.
Dec. 21, 2017 14 OSS claims CAFB flag football title The 14th Operations Support Squadron flag football team defeated the 14th Student Squadron team Dec. 14 here by a score of 20-7 to clench the season title.
Dec. 21, 2017 Airmen, families can expect more changes coming to CAFB During 2017, the 14th Mission Support Group worked to update facilities and infrastructure on the 6,013-acre Columbus Air Force Base; and there are more plans in 2018.
Dec. 20, 2017 Columbus AFB shops, wraps presents for local youth Team BLAZE members wrapped nearly 400 presents Dec. 14 at the Columbus Club here and sent them to hundreds of children from eight schools in the local area during the annual Happy Fund Shop and Wrap.
Dec. 18, 2017 NAF commander talks commitment Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force Commander from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, offered words of advice to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-03 during their graduation ceremony here Dec. 15.
Dec. 15, 2017 Columbus AFB Exchange partnering with DOD for Smart Fueling Initiative From food court to flight line, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier than ever for Airmen at Columbus Air Force Base to lead a BE FIT lifestyle.