Jan. 11, 2018 Researchers test virtual reality Adaptive Flight Training Study at Columbus AFB A team of student researchers from Air Command and Staff College, Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, conducted an Adaptive Flight Training Study from Jan. 9-12, here, to aid in the Air Force’s advancement in training and education through virtual reality.
Jan. 4, 2018 Air Force saves Airmen time, no longer requires first year evaluations Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman.
Jan. 2, 2018 Air Force dual-military retention improves thanks to Airman’s idea The day comes when that final project is due for class. The project is ready and prepped for presentation or thrown together within twenty-four hours. Either way it has to be ready without delay. Despite being an academic project, sometimes there are cases where it could be implemented in real life.
Dec. 28, 2017 AF accepting nominations for employees, Airmen with disabilities DOD award Air Force civilian employees and Airmen with disabilities have until Spring 2018 to submit nomination packages for the 2018 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee or Service Member with a Disability Award.
Dec. 27, 2017 Government charge card required for Air Force travel A recent change to a Defense Department travel instruction strengthens enforcement of an Air Force policy that requires travelers to use a Government Travel Charge Card, also known as an Individual Billing Account.
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.