Civilian Development application changes, Academic Year 2028

Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force civilians will soon have the opportunity to apply for Academic Year 2028 Civilian Development programs, but prospective applicants will want to take note of critical updates to this year's process. <br /> <img alt="U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Kaitlyn Gorgus, 23d Contracting Squadron contract specialist, consults with Shaunta Johnson, 23d CONS contracting officer, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2026. Gorgus worked with civilian and military contracting personnel to develop and execute requirements that support mission needs across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)" src="https://media.defense.gov/2026/Oct/27/2004020398/300/300/0/260930-F-FB609-1001.JPG" /> <br />