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The Air Force released a policy memo today allowing Air Force civilian employees who are victims of sexual assault to file restricted and unrestricted reports with their installation's sexual assault response coordinator. The policy is effective immediately and allows SARCs and sexual assault prevention and response victim advocates to assist Air Force civilians who report sexual assaults by providing crisis intervention and advocacy services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Nick Daniello) Air Force extends SAPR services to AF civilians
The Air Force released a policy memo today allowing Air Force civilian employees who are victims of sexual assault to file restricted and unrestricted reports with their installation's sexual assault response coordinator.The policy is effective immediately and allows SARCs and sexual assault prevention and response victim advocates to assist Air
0 9/17
2015
Default Air Force Logo AF launches MyVector, mentorship resources for Airmen
The Air Force recently launched an improved and re-branded Career Path Tool, called MyVector, which encourages mentorship between Airmen at all levels.The first step in the success of MyVector is for Airmen to volunteer to be mentors and share their experience and expertise with other Airmen."Mentoring and networking are two of the most important
0 8/03
2015
Default Air Force Logo AF releases first-term Airman retraining quotas
Eligible first-term enlisted Airmen interested in retraining opportunities can review the fiscal year 2016 online retraining advisory on myPers. Air Force officials approved 1,599 fiscal 2016 first-term Airman retraining quotas in 45 Air Force specialty codes.Airmen can retrain into a variety of AFSCs, including cyber, intelligence, pararescue,
0 7/21
2015
Default Air Force Logo AF revolutionizes study material delivery for FY16
Airmen studying for career development and promotion opportunities will begin to receive study materials solely online by Oct. 1, 2017.Electronic delivery of Career Development Course volumes and Weighted Airman Promotion System study references have been in place for several years with a majority of the materials accessible on Air Education and
0 7/09
2015
Non-judicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton/Released) The Justice Files: May to June 2014
During the second quarter of 2014, 14 Fairchild Airmen received nonjudicial punishment for offenses under Article 15, UCMJ. Twelve Airmen were involuntarily separated for unsatisfactory performance and misconduct and one was administratively demoted in rank. Nonjudicial punishment actions (otherwise known as Articles 15) are administrative actions
0 8/05
2014
(U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton/Released) Force shaping brings new resources
The daunting challenge of force shaping has brought Fairchild a fortunate asset.In partnership with the Spokane Area Workforce Development Council and WorkSource Spokane, FAFB will gain two full-time career guidance counselors on base this July in conjunction with the 92nd Force Support Squadron. WorkSource is a resource for connecting jobseekers
0 6/25
2014
Members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 905 at Washington State University are briefed Feb 5, by Capt. Carsten Stahr, 92nd Force Support Squadron manpower and personnel flight commander, and 2nd Lt. Evelyn Oehmke, 92nd FSS career development officer in charge, about the impending force reduction program. Detachment 905 receives force reduction brief
Members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 905 at Washington State University were briefed Feb 5, by Capt. Carsten Stahr, 92nd Force Support Squadron manpower and personnel flight commander, and 2nd Lt. Evelyn Oehmke, 92nd FSS career development officer in charge, about the impending force reduction program. "We will be the smallest
0 2/05
2014
Default Air Force Logo Guard, Reserves offer options
Reaching the end of an enlistment or separating early from the military doesn't necessarily mean a career is over. The Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve have options for continuing service in the United States Military.The ANG and AFR are reserve military forces composed of military members of units of each state and territories. Active duty
0 1/28
2014
Default Air Force Logo Transition Assistance Program doubles in classes, mandatory for all separating Airmen
Team Fairchild's Transition Assistance Program has doubled in classes due to recent force shaping programs Air Force-wide, and is mandatory for all members separating from service. The TAP is a tool for Airmen to assist in their transition to the civilian world, and here it includes pre-separation counseling, the Transition-Goals, Plans, and
0 1/15
2014
Capt. Carsten Stahr, 92nd Military Personnel Flight commander, opens ups the Enlisted Retention Board brief during a town hall to update and inform selected enlisted members for the retention board at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Jan. 7, 2014. An enlisted retention board will be held in June to consider eligible senior airmen through senior master sergeants for retention in the Air Force. The retention board will review enlisted members records, consisting of enlisted performance reports, decorations and a retention recommendation form to select individuals for continued retention. The board will consider Airmen who are in overmanned Air Force specialties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes/RELEASED) Town Hall Meeting raises questions concerning force shaping
The 92nd Force Support Squadron personnel held town hall meetings Jan. 7 and 9, for enlisted and officer Airmen regarding the new force shaping programs, which will affect more than 700 Airmen across Fairchild. The Air Force as a whole is planning to downsize by approximately 25,000 Airmen and 550 aircraft during the next five years, with programs
0 1/10
2014
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