• SecAF declares 'Modernization can't wait'

    The Air Force's senior civilian addressed the importance of modernization and the challenges ahead for the Air Force at the 2012 Aerospace and Defense Investor Conference here Nov. 29."Among the most difficult challenges facing the Air Force is the need to modernize our aging aircraft inventory as

  • The CY13A Air Force Reserve School Selection Board (RSSB) will convene

    The CY13A Air Force Reserve School Selection Board (RSSB) will convene Feb. 19, 2013 at the Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley AFB, Colo.  Both the Invitation to Apply and RSSB Application can be found on myPERS https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/14251 located under the red

  • AFRC commander sends holiday season note

    Greetings!From Afghanistan and global operations to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and homeland support, our Air Force Reserve continues to demonstrate excellence. Thank you all for everything you've done this past year.As we celebrate this holiday season, please remember to focus on your family and

  • Buckley extends CFC donation deadline

    The deadline to donate to the Buckley Combined Federal Campaign has extended to Dec. 15, meaning there's still time for people to donate to the charity of their choice. At the initial deadline of Nov. 22, the base had yet to meet stated goals. The annual goal of the CFC is to reach 100-percent

  • Reduced Retired Pay Age

    HQ ARPC officials released a new application within vPC-GR today. Air Reserve Component members can now review and submit documentation to update their records regarding the new Reduced Retired Pay Age (RRPA) application within the vPC-GR Dashboard at https://myPers.af.mil.  In accordance with the

  • December issue of Citizen Airman available online

    The December issue of Citizen Airman is now available online. The magazine cover story profiles a KC-135 boom operator at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., who is one of the top aviation artists in the country. Other articles include features on a group of individual mobilization augmentees who stepped

  • Practice safety during Thanksgiving holiday

    Across the nation, people are dusting off their fryers and preparing the burners for massive holiday feasts and celebrations. From fire safety to safe driving, there are a few important safety tips to heed while observing the holiday. Cooking incidents are a major source of death, injury and damage

  • ARPC hosts Thanksgiving luncheon

    The Air Reserve Personnel Center hosted their annual Thanksgiving luncheon here Nov. 14. Col. Pat Blassie, Air Reserve Personnel Center Commander, spoke to the civilian employees and servicemembers and thanked them for their hard work. Afterward, Colonel Blassie, along with other ARPC

  • Caution urged to service members after Colorado legalizes marijuana

    On election day, the state of Colorado voted to legalize marijuana; however, its use is still against federal law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice, even for service members stationed in the state.This should come as no surprise to military members as the use of narcotics, in or out of

  • AF leaders target sexual assault in latest 'Letter to Airmen'

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" Nov. 16.As part of an effort to increase awareness of sexual assault, the Air Force's top three