This eighth edition of Airman's Guide includes a wide range of information about current policies and procedures that relate to pursuing a successful career in the U.S. Air Force. It has been prepared for new airmen, airmen-to-be, career airmen, and family members - all of whom will find it a convenient way to stay abreast of formal policy changes and other matters. Airman's Guide was written with two primary purposes in mind: to serve as a convenient personal reference, since most airmen don't have access to afive-foot shelf of all the pertinent directives and information that directly affect their careers and their families; to present in one volume some of the most important Air Force programs and to discuss them in everyday terms. The guide also includes sources of further information. Whether you are a young airman who just recently entered the USAF, a career-minded noncommissioned officer, or a family member, this book is for you. About the Author Boone Nicolls served in the United States Air Force in the grades of Airman Basic to Master Sergeant. His more than twenty-four years' service were predominantly in Aerospace Defence Command, Air Defence Weapons Center, Air Mobility Command, and Air Education and Training Command. He is a graduate of the USAF noncommissioned Officer Academy, Squadron Officer School, and both the Army and Air force Inspector General Schools. He and his family live in Victory, Oklahoma.