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Air Force transitions employees from NSPS to GS

Master Sgt. Russell P. Petcoff Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Last updated Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 12:36pm

WASHINGTON --- Most Air Force civilians under the National Security Personnel System will convert to the General Schedule by the end of this fiscal year in support of the Department of Defense goal to convert out as quickly as possible. This conversion out of NSPS was mandated by the Fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act.

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New physical fitness standards effective July 1; biannual testing begins Jan. 1

Master Sgt. Russell P. Petcoff Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Last updated Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 9:03am

WASHINGTON -- Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.

On Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1.

Lt. Gen. Richard Y.

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Stop loss compensation payments available for eligible Airmen

Master Sgt. Russell P. Petcoff Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Office

Last updated Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 10:40am

WASHINGTON -- Current and former Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty beyond an approved separation or retirement date as a direct result of stop loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, may be eligible for a Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay compensation of $500 for each month they were affected. Affected Airmen may start applying for compensation effective now.

The 2009 War Supplemental Appropriation Act set aside $534.4 million for the Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay compensation authority.

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