MilPDS downtime scheduled for March Published Jan. 18, 2013 By 2nd Lt. Carl Chandler 52nd Force Support Squadron SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- The Air Force Personnel Center is scheduled to shut down the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) March 4-27. The system is used to update, track and maintain personnel records for Air Force members to include active-duty, Reserve and the National Guard. The downtime from this shutdown will provide an opportunity for an upgrade to the system's sustainability, reliability and security. There are several actions and applications deadlines of which Spangdahlem service members need to be aware of. The goal of Spangdahlem's military personnel section is to input as much as possible before MilPDS goes down. Consider making decisions and acting earlier than usual to assure personnel needs are met.