Category Archives: Education

Chaplain nominated for promotion to 1-star

The command chaplain for Air Combat Command has been nominated to the rank of brigadier general by Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Col. Howard D. Stendahl is based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., the headquarters of ACC.

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Report: Let women take on combat roles

A group pushing for the end of gender-restricted combat roles has released a draft of a report that will be sent to the president in March.

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2 colonels, 1-star receive new assignments

Two colonels will receive their first star and new assignments, the Air Force announced Tuesday. Both promotions require Senate approval. Col. Casey Blake has been selected to become the deputy commander for the U.S. Central Command-Joint Theater Support Contracting Command … Continue reading

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More than 250 enlisted selected for promotion

More than 250 airmen have been selected for promotion as part of the January enlisted supplemental promotion process, officials announced Thursday. These airmen tested outside their required cycle because they were deployed or on extended temporary duty. They achieved an … Continue reading

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Officers have 3 weeks to apply for retraining

Officers who want to save their jobs by retraining into a new career field have a three-week window in January to apply.

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Volunteers wanted as drawdown hits officers

At least 2,000 officers — including some with more than two decades of experience — will be out of a job in 2011.

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Promotions to emphasize PME, foreign languages

Officers up for promotion starting in June need to highlight their professional military education, foreign language proficiency and contracting experience.

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Some first-termers could grab bonuses

First-term airmen and senior noncommissioned officers in certain specialties looking to re-enlist can make big bucks with new selective re-enlistment bonus rates that go into effect Monday.

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Special duty assignments could help your career

The new year is a good time to take a hard look at where you’re going — especially careerwise. Something to consider if you’re an enlisted airman is a special duty assignment, essentially a high-profile gig that lasts two to … Continue reading

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Want to be a nurse? Volunteer now

The Air Force is seeking active-duty enlisted airmen to apply for the fall 2011 Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program, officials announced Dec. 13. The program offers up to 50 enlisted members the chance to earn a bachelor's degree in a high-demand … Continue reading

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