AF seeks enlisted commissioning applicants

Eligible active duty enlisted Airmen interested in pursuing a nursing commission have until Feb. 28 to submit their intent to apply, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program offers eligible members with an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in

TAP curriculum available online for separating service members

Separating service members can participate in the transition assistance program, or TAP, online, Department of Defense officials announced.TAP, now called Transition GPS-Goals, Plans and Success, is designed to help prepare separating and retiring members for life outside of the military. It

ADF-C personnel affected by flood

Between the recent floods and wild fires, the past two years have been difficult for many Colorado residents, including a number of employees here at the Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado. Nearly a month ago, heavy rains began to fall throughout Colorado. The rain caused rivers and lakes to swell

17 Team Buckley Airmen promoted

Chapel to host annual chili cook-off

The Buckley Chapel will host their 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off Jan. 8 at the Buckley Chapel.The event is one of the many free lunches provided by the base chapel the first Wednesday of every month.Each year the event continues to grow in popularity, last year reaching sixteen chili artisans and more

AFNet PII Breaches Still a Concern

More than one month after Air Force Space Command's implementation of lock-out procedures for individuals found to have inappropriately transmitted Personally Identifiable Information, PII breaches still remain a significant issue.While the average number of daily incidences of PII breaches have

Lt. Col. pushes high-speed hobby to the limit

We all have hobbies. While some of us like to fish, others like to camp, hike, cook, eat, sleep, etc. Whatever your hobby, one could venture to say it's something you do to relax or at least relieve stress. How relaxed would you be traveling 140+ mph on two-wheels, only inches away from other

AF to convene enhanced selective early retirement board in June

The Air Force will convene an enhanced selective early retirement board here June 16 to consider eligible officers for early retirement, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today. ESERB, a new authority granted in the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, applies to regular,

Pentagon Announces Upcoming Changes to Imminent Danger Pay

The Defense Department announced today changes in imminent danger pay that will go into effect June 1, DOD spokesman Army Col. Steven Warren told reporters here."This is a process that began [in 2011]," he said, and "included in-depth threat assessment from the combatant commands. It was made in

Serious consequences for mishandling personal ID info

Individuals who inappropriately store and transmit Personally Identifiable Information, or PII, over the Air Force Network will now have their accounts locked in response to the violation.Patricia Feist, 375th Communications Squadron base records manager, said, "Personally Identifiable Information