New employees to be automatically enrolled in TSP

New legislation that called for automatic enrollment of newly hired and eligible civilian federal employees, as well as certain rehires, into the Thrift Savings Plan began Aug. 1.This automatic enrollment feature is in compliance with the June 22, 2009, TSP Enhancement Act that authorizes federal

TAP helps Airmen transition to civilian life

Airmen planning to separate or retire are encouraged to participate in the Air Force transition assistance program to help them make informed decisions on life after active-duty service.Department of Defense officials partner with Department of Labor and Veterans Affairs officials to provide TAP

Korean Air Force leadership visits Vandenberg

Air Force primed to adopt official motto

Seeking an enduring and distinctive way to reflect the Air Force's cultural identity and adapt to changing missions, senior leaders have solicited feedback from Airmen to help develop potential mottos, officials said Aug. 2."The intent is to create a phrase that captures the spirit of the Air Force,

Former 576th FLTS commander retires

Vandenberg to implement DBIDS

All personnel living on or requiring access to Vandenberg AFB will soon have to register their ID cards with a new installation access database known as the Defense Biometric Identification System, or DBIDS. Registration will begin Aug. 16 and run through Oct. 15, and all Department of Defense ID

VA officials create faster health care benefits application process for veterans

As part of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki's effort to streamline access to benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs officials have removed the signature requirement for veterans who electronically submit an online 10-10EZ "Application for Health Benefits." "This singular action will

Defense panel calls for more force structure changes

Defense Department officials must plan to maintain recent additions to the ground forces for the foreseeable future and boost their long-range strike, maritime and cyber capability to confront global trends and threats, the Quadrennial Defense Review Independent Panel told Congress Aug. 3.William

Nonappropriated fund human resources issues addressed during conference

Nearly 100 Air Force human resources professionals met here recently for the 2010 Nonappropriated Fund Human Resources worldwide conference.This was the first time the conference has been held since 2003, and it included topics on NAF employee recruiting, labor relations, retention methods and new

576th FLTS changes command