• CY21A Air Force Reserve School Selection Board Invitation to Apply

    The CY21A Air Force Reserve School Selection Board will convene February 8-12, 2021, at Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. In order to be considered by this board, it is imperative that all applicants and endorsers read and comply with the instructions

  • Retired Reserve 'Awaiting Pay' Notification Letter Update

    Effective October 1, 2020, Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center reinitiated the process to notify service members assigned to the Air Force Retired Reserve’s ‘awaiting pay’ status on the processing procedures to draw retirement pay.

  • CY20 STEP II Board results announced

    The Calendar Year 2020 Stripes for Exceptional Performers II (STEP II) selection board results have been announced.The STEP II board convened at Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, 2020, to select exceptional Airmen nominated for promotion

  • Converting active duty retirement to AFR, ANG retirement

    Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members who have completed 20 years of total active federal military service (TAFMS) are eligible for immediate pay and benefits upon retirement. However, for AFR or ANG members who further their careers in a traditional status and possibly accept a higher

  • Memorial Day message

    Memorial Day not only marks the transition from Spring to Summer, but it is a day to remember those who fought and died in service to our country.It is a time-honored practice in our great Nation marked by celebrations, remembrance ceremonies, parades, picnics and family gatherings across the

  • Air Force announces new officer developmental categories

    In an effort to enhance the officer talent management system and enable tailored and agile development, the Air Force is expanding the single Line of the Air Force promotion category into six distinct developmental categories, senior officials here announced Oct. 21.

  • Navigating the retirement application process

    Retiring from the Air Force Reserve is a significant, emotional event, filled with anticipation and uncertainty. Because Airmen only retire once in their lifetime, they have no past experience to serve as a resource, and typically learn what is required as they go through the process. There are