Phase II of Air Force’s NCO retraining program begins Published April 2, 2009 By 21st Space Wing Public Affairs PETERSON AFB, Colo. -- Two deadlines are quickly approaching for Airmen identified for retraining under Phase II of the Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program. These Airmen must submit a retraining request by April 6 and must also complete a retraining package by April 29 for the Air Force specialty code selected by the Air Force Personnel Center. Phase II began March 26 and will end when retraining quotas are met, but not later than May 31. Airmen identified for retraining and who fail to submit the initial retraining application by April 29 will be determined to have officially declined retraining and will be separated from the Air Force on their current date of separation. Airmen selected for retraining who have the necessary retainability cannot decline retraining. According to Master Sgt. Amanda Mendoza, 21st Force Support Squadron Career Development superintendent, all Peterson Airmen who are eligible have been contacted and provided with applicable guidance. "This is an annual program; Phase 1 for next year should launch around August, 2009," Sergeant Mendoza said. To determine if they have been identified for retraining, Peterson Airmen should log onto the virtual Military Personnel Flight. "Phase II retraining rebalances our force by placing Airmen in careers where they are most needed," said Col. Jay Raymond, 21st Space Wing commander. "Mandatory retraining might not be the most comfortable position for an Airman to find himself in, but our MPS professionals are doing their best to facilitate these transitions." For more information, Peterson Airmen may contact Sergeant Mendoza at 556-4673 option 3, the Air Force's Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102 or Defense Service Number 665-5000.