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Vol. 66 No. 8
February 26, 2016
99th FSS leads implementation of
new evaluation, promotion system
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Byrnes By Airman 1st Class Nathan Byrnes top-tier promotion recommenda-
tions have a distinct advantage for
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Camelo, 99th Force Support Squadron force management journeyman, 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs promotion. The total number of
looks over an evaluation performance report at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 22. The Air Force is forced distribution quotas is based
on year two of the three-year rollout of the most substantial changes in how we are evaluated and NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. on the total number of promotion-
promoted since 1970. — The Air Force is on the second eligible Airmen a commander has
of its three-year rollout of the most in a specific grade on the static
substantial changes in evaluation close-out date.
and promotion since 1970. The
new evaluation and promotion For the 99th FSS, the focus is get-
system makes job performance ting the word out to Airmen about
the driving factor in promotions. the changes taking place.
The 99th Force Support Squadron
is responsible for ensuring every “Getting the word out to the
Airman on the installation receives commanders and base population
an evaluation of their duty perfor- on how the new system works and
mance in accordance with Air Force when evaluations are due is the most
Instruction’s and is the lead element important thing right now,” said
in implementing these historic Master Sgt. Arnold Alcazar, 99th
changes for Nellis AFB. FSS superintendent. “We are slowly
transitioning from regular close-
For technical sergeants and be- out dates to static close-out dates
low, forced distribution limits the and commanders having a hand in
top-two promotion recommenda- getting their top people promoted.”
tions a commander is authorized to
give to promotion-eligible Airmen. The changes to the system are
The restrictions under forced distri- intended to ensure the Air Force
bution are tied to historical promo- truly makes job performance the
tion rates in each grade designed driving factor.
to ensure those Airmen receiving
____ See 99TH FSS, on page 8
A&FRC kicks off 10th annual Military Saves Campaign
By Senior Airman Joshua Kleinholz start of the tenth annual Military Saves campaign slogan, “Start Small, Think mately build wealth,” said Quan Frank-
Campaign. Big,” highlights the core objective of lin, A&FRC personal finance manager.
99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs making service members aware of their “Personal finance can have real effects
The campaign, a directive sourced tremendous power to save and set goals. on your career and every aspect of your
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.— from an Office of the Chairman of the lifestyle, so it’s something you want to
Base leadership joined the dedicated Joint Chiefs of Staff memo, is a week- long “The purpose of the program is to make sure you’re managing properly.”
staff of the Nellis Air Force Base Airman opportunity for Airmen and their fami- encourage our Airmen, their families,
and Family Readiness Center Thursday lies to attend multiple courses focused on and the rest of the Nellis community ______See CAMPAIGN, on page 3
in signing a proclamation declaring the improving their financial readiness. The to save more, get out of debt, and ulti-
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