2008-2009 Catalog - United States Air Force Academy
2008-2009 Catalog - United States Air Force Academy
2008-2009 Catalog - United States Air Force Academy
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what are some of the benefits of an air force career?<br />
The pay and allowances of a new officer compare favorably with starting salaries in business, industry, and the professions.<br />
An officer advances in rank according to the needs of the <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> and professional performance. The <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> puts a high<br />
premium on leaders with character, vision, dedication, and ability. It offers a stimulating challenge and an interesting future<br />
in a wide spectrum of fields for <strong>Academy</strong> graduates to employ their leadership talents. There are opportunities for advanced<br />
education. All career officers are eligible to apply for further education through AFIT at civilian colleges and universities.<br />
Selected officers attend on a full-time basis, receive pay and allowances, have their tuition and fixed fees paid, and receive some<br />
reimbursement for books and thesis expenses. During each move, reimbursement for transportation costs, an extra allowance<br />
for incidental expenses of moving, and free shipment of household goods are provided. Additional benefits are: medical and<br />
hospital expenses, commissary and base-exchange privileges, officers’ club privileges, VA and FHA mortgage loan insurance,<br />
group life insurance, and thirty days of vacation with pay each year. The current law enables an officer to retire after completing<br />
twenty years of active service.<br />
184 <strong>United</strong> <strong>States</strong> <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong>
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