DAF announces updates to DAFI 36-2606, gives Airmen, Guardians flexibility in career

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DAF announces updates to DAFI 36-2606, gives Airmen, Guardians flexibility in career

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force announced updates to Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension of Enlistment, May 23.

The update maximizes opportunities for Airmen and Guardians to reenlist by allowing them to do so up to 12-months before their expiration term of service, giving them more time to decide to reenlist.

The update also increases the obligated service cap for accepting bonuses from 72 months to 96 months and provides service members in any Air Force or Space Force specialty code more flexibility in their reenlistment contracts, opening the pool of those eligible to receive selective retention bonuses while maximizing the amount they receive.

For additional information, Airmen and Guardians can contact their local Military Personnel Flight, Career Development section or find more on DAFI 36-2606 here.

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DAF announces updates to DAFI 36-2606, gives Airmen, Guardians flexibility in career

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Space Force launches Initial Enlisted Bonus Pilot Program to maximize readiness, return on investment

U. S. Space Force Space Systems Command, United Launch Alliance successfully launch USSF-106 mission aboard Vulcan rocket

DAF joins with Disney, Pixar to bring military family story to life in ‘Elio’

X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle concludes seventh successful mission

X-37B begins novel space maneuver

Department of the Air Force launches NIPRGPT

98th Space Range Squadron takes warfighter readiness to next level

Space Test Course integrates satellite operations into curriculum for first time

DAF announces updates to DAFI 36-2606, gives Airmen, Guardians flexibility in career

CSO hosts patch presentation ceremony