Updating education just clicks away for civilians

Air Force civilian employees who wish to update education information in their civilian personnel records have a new, easier way to do so: through the "MyBiz" Web site. MyBiz is the self-service module in the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System. Instead of faxing their transcripts and waiting for

Eglin celebrates Women’s Equality Day

On Aug. 27, Eglin will join many other organizations around the country in celebrating Women's Equality Day. In 1971, the U.S. Congress so designated August 26 to honor the continuing efforts of women to achieve full equality. Bella Abzug, U.S. Representative from New York at the time, led the

Political activity in the workplace

How many times do you hear about what political activities you can and can't do? Yet despite all this, we continue to see cases involving violations of these rules. As the campaign season heats up and the 2008 presidential election draws near, it is critical that all federal civilian employees and

Government travelers need new card

Citibank officials will mail out new government travel charge cards Aug. 13 through Sept. 19. Initial distribution will begin with cardholders at overseas locations and migrate from the west to the east coast. Cards will be distributed in Florida the week of Sep. 15. According to Angie Blackwell,

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Eglin provides essential need for mentorship

 The basic need to always have a role model to look up to professionally, trusted council or just help navigating through the balance of life and career are all reasons Team Eglin Mentorship Program was created and the committee is seeking persons to train as mentors and mentees Aug. 14. "As mentors

Air Force officials announce staff sergeant selections

Air Force officials selected 12,209 of 28,098 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant for a selection rate of 43.45 percent. The average score for those selected was 268.39, with an average time in grade and time in service of 2.25 and 4.85 years respectively. The average score was

Library meet certification and training goals

To help achieve the certification and training requirements mandated by DoD 8570, the 96th Communicatins Group Deputy Chief Information Office established an 8570 Tech Library.Ken Perkins, computer scientist, is the additional duty library manager and the coordinator for DoD 8570 certification

Captain selected for recognition

Each year, the Military Times Media Group, publishers of Air Force Times, honors service members who demonstrate professionalism, dedication to other service members and service to country. This year, Capt. Rosaline Mailandt-Norris received accolades and a notable achievement recognition for her

Eglin officers selected for promotion

The Calendar Year 2008A Line of the Air Force, Biomedical Sciences Corps, and Nurse Corps central selection boards selected 545 colonels, 112 lieutenant colonels and 219 majors for promotion. The boards considered 4352 colonels for promotion, 702 lieutenant colonels and 362 majors. The results of