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July 18, 2017
AF announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign

Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”
July 17, 2017
Air Force rolls out phased retirement program for eligible civilians

Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part time in a “semi-retired” status, according to new Air Force Instruction 36-817, Civilian Phased Retirement Program.
July 13, 2017
$93 million contract keeps missile warning system vigilant

“A missile launch starts a timer,” said SEWS Project Manager Capt. Frank Schiavone. “We’re working hard to provide the combatant commands and partner nations with as many extra seconds as possible so they can begin countermeasures, warn their populations, and protect themselves.”
July 13, 2017
Commanders to have more say in developmental education opportunities

Air Force officials recently announced changes to the nomination process for officer developmental education beginning with the results of the March 2017 Line of Air Force Major Board. The March 2017 LAF Major’s Board results will be released publicly July 18, 2017, and will not include
July 11, 2017
Welcome Col. Moore

Col. Todd Moore assumed command of the 21st Space Wing during a change of command ceremony July 11, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Col. Doug Schiess relinquished command after two years as commander.
July 11, 2017
Air Force releases first-term Airman retraining quotas for FY18

Eligible active-duty first-term Airmen may choose from more than 1,400 approved retraining quotas in over 20 career fields for fiscal year 2018.
July 10, 2017
Mentoring is for the total force

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright was a self-proclaimed undisciplined Airman during his first enlistment in the early 1990s…that is, until his mentor stepped in and provided the leadership he needed to set him on the right path.
July 10, 2017
Get outside

Tired of working out in the gym when the weather is so nice? The Half Mile Loop Trail that winds around Capt. David Lyon Memorial Park might be the answer for you. This trail offers not only a nice route through some of the trees around Lyons Park but some stops to get basic exercises in, too. Each
July 10, 2017
821st Air Base Group gets new commander

Airmen from the 821st Air Base Group stand in formation and attend the 821st ABG change of command, June 29, 2017, at Thule Air Base, Greenland. The 821st ABG operates and maintains the air base in support of missile warning, space surveillance, and satellite command and control operations and
July 7, 2017
Acquisition as wargame

The Pentagon’s Air Force acquisition office challenged teams to protect nearly one million users from dangerous malware during a pilot wargame held June 26-30 at the Hanscom Conference Center here.The wargame scenario was ripped from the headlines and one of the three participating teams were