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Jan. 14, 2013
CONNECTIVITY ISSUES - vPC-GR

ARPC is experiencing latency issues with our vPC-GR production server and the Storage Area Network that houses our data for this. This impacts a wide range of applications including vPC-GR connectivity, Remedy applications, and RNT interface. System support engineers are currently
Jan. 14, 2013
Even downrange, AF captain makes healthy living a way of life

Six days a week, her iPhone alarm - a soothing instrumental melody - goes off at 4:10 a.m.She puts on her PT uniform, stops by her office to check e-mail, then drives across base to the outdoor CrossFit pad, where this time of year it is cold and dark.That's how Capt. Lesley Lilly, 451st
Jan. 10, 2013
AF officials reschedule MilPDS upgrade

Originally slated for December of last year, Air Force officials will perform a major upgrade to the Military Personnel Data System, or MilPDS, in March.The Air Force Personnel Operations Agency here will upgrade and transfer MilPDS to the Defense Information Systems Agency Defense Enterprise
Jan. 9, 2013
Thrift Savings Plan: Traditional or Roth, bottom line is saving when it matters most

With the current military retirement system, Airmen must serve in the military for 20 years before reaping retirement benefits, unless they are medically retired before hitting that mark.But what about Airmen who serve fewer than 20 years? What can they take away from their Air Force service beyond
Jan. 9, 2013
Reserve Guardian Angels put Gators, gold medalist through special ops training

It's all about teamwork. To complete a rescue mission during combat in Afghanistan, or win an Olympic gold medal, it's all about working together.This statement was never more apparent than during a Jan. 4 workout session between the University of Florida swim team, two Olympic medalists and Air
Jan. 7, 2013
Reservists to get help with travel vouchers

Air Force Reserve Command is adding resources and changing business practices to make travel voucher processing easier for reservists.Throughout FY13 the command will increase the number of Defense Travel System travel technicians to assist reservists with their travel vouchers, according to Michael
Jan. 4, 2013
Fiscal cliff legislation affects military, civilian paychecks

The legislation President Barack Obama signed Jan. 2 postponed the fiscal cliff and means changes to military and civilian paychecks, Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials said today.The legislation increases Social Security withholding taxes to 6.2 percent. For the past two years during
Jan. 4, 2013
Obama Signs $633 Billion Defense Authorization Act

President Barack Obama signed the $633 billion fiscal 2013 National Defense Authorization Act into law yesterday.The legislation, which cleared Congress last month, authorizes the department to act in any number of instances. "There are certain things that cannot be done without [the authorization
Jan. 4, 2013
MilPDS upgrade rescheduled

The Military Personnel Data System upgrade will begin in March and take approximately 23 calendar days to complete. During which time the MilPDS will not be available.Air Force officials will release additional information and guidance to the Air Force's manpower, personnel, services and pay
Jan. 3, 2013
Airman January 2013 - available now!

In the latest issue of Airman magazine, our "Bird of Prey" feature highlights the F-22 Raptor, which brings never-before-seen capabilities to aerial warfare.The F-22 Raptor, the Air Force's preeminent fighter aircraft, provides the United States unrivaled dominance in the air with its