The U.S. Air Force has reinstated most transfers and bonuses more than a week after it was announced there would be a service-wide delay to avoid exhausting funds.
“With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week,” the service said in a Friday press release.
Beginning this week, the Air Force will resume authenticating paused change of station orders for moves in fiscal year 2023, with the target of airmen and women having orders in-hand at least 30 days before their departure date. Before the end of July, members awaiting orders with departure dates in August or later will begin to receive their orders.
Additionally, selective retention bonuses and the aviation bonus program have been restored.
However, airmen and women on overseas long tours with an eligible return date between October and December will have their time overseas extended to January or March. Exceptions to the policy are being considered on a case-by-case basis.
“While most of the benefits have been reinstated, the Air Force will continue to communicate with Airmen whose PCS orders have not been completed, specifically those with PCS (permanent change of station) moves in fiscal year 24,” the service said.
Caitlyn Burchett, [email protected]
