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WASHINGTON — In the wake of sequestration, the Air Force officially suspended military tuition assistance March 11. U.S. Air Force graphic: Sylvia Saab Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced the Air Force has officially suspended military TA for the remainder of fiscal 2013. The program will continue to be evaluated to determine the way ahead in fiscal 2014.The Defense Department's comptroller issued guidance to all of the services to "consider significant reductions in funding new tuition assistance a...
WASHINGTON — Air Force senior leaders directed a force-wide hiring freeze among other workforce actions in a memorandum sent to senior commanders Jan. 16. The actions are part of the Air Force's efforts to pursue reversible or recoverable steps to avoid impacts to core readiness caused by the looming possibility of sequestration and budgetary shortfalls. Civilian pay makes up a large share of the Air Force's operating budget. With budgetary uncertainty and a projected $1.8 billion fiscal year 2013 shortfall in the Air F... Full story
