Oct. 8, 2013 AFMC officials share civilian pay update after shutdown Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Financial Management officials outlined Oct. 8 the pay and entitlement discrepancies civilian employees should anticipate on upcoming paychecks due to the recent government shutdown.The following listing distinguishes civilian categories and what employees
Oct. 8, 2013 Government Shutdown FAQ Government Shutdown Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Q. Will the military be paid? Will civilians receive back pay?A. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) released the following statement: "We are aware the President has signed the Pay Our Military Act. We are awaiting further guidance
Oct. 7, 2013 Most AF civilians to return to work In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force will recall most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown. However, a significant number will not yet be able to return.In his memo, Hagel stated that
Sept. 27, 2013 DOD continues prudent planning for government shutdown DOD officials believe a government shutdown will not occur when current spending authority expires Sept. 30, 2013, but continue prudent planning in case it does.Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter released a memo Sept. 27 entitled 'Guidance for Continuation of Operations in the Absence of Available
Sept. 27, 2013 DOD spells out closure contingency plan guidance DOD officials issued guidance to the force Sept. 27, 2013, in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government shutdown results.Officials emphasize they still hope Congress can avoid that but say it is prudent to take such steps.The eight-page document gives basic guidance to commanders and
Sept. 20, 2013 Hill welcomes F-35 workload Several hundred people gathered today in hangar 237 to witness the first F-35A Lightning II arrive for depot level maintenance during a ceremony hosted by the Ogden Air Logistics Complex commander, Maj. Gen. H. Brent Baker, Sr.The ceremony addressed Hill's key role in the depot repair and the F-35's
Sept. 17, 2013 Weapon system sustainment gains highlight results of command's 5-center construct Improved sustainment of service weapon systems tops the list of command accomplishments after a year-long reorganization effort, the Air Force Materiel Command's top general said here Sept. 16.Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger addressed her command's mission of regaining acquisition excellence in a time of
Sept. 5, 2013 Doolittle Raiders' final toast ceremony slated for Nov. 9 at Air Force Museum The U.S. Air Force will host the famed Doolittle Tokyo Raiders' final toast to their fallen comrades during an invitation-only ceremony on Nov. 9, 2013, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. On April 18, 1942, 80 men achieved the unimaginable when they took off from an aircraft carrier on a
Sept. 3, 2013 Only AF Forward Surgical Team saves service members' lives The phone rings and a medic answers. It's a service member ready to give a nine line report. There's been a rocket attack and resulting in several injuries. The medics quickly prepare for the incoming patients.All over Afghanistan service members are deployed to forward operating bases as they
Sept. 3, 2013 500th electronic tester delivered, Robins plays key part Robins Air Force Base plays a vital role in managing and sustaining electronic warfare capabilities onboard weapon systems platforms across the Department of Defense.That includes management and software maintenance for the Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems Tester, which recently celebrated