• Leadership creates safe space for honest conversation

    Over the last days, weeks, months and years, its undeniable that racial tensions have heightened, in part fueled by national events and media coverage. To bring everyone together and create a moment for members to express their thoughts, HQ ARPC Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, and HQ

  • Air Force update for COVID-19

    In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made:

  • 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

  • Spread the Word briefings now available online

    Spread the Word briefings, delivered during the National Capital Region Air Force Reserve Assembly in May, are now available on the HQ ARPC YouTube channel. The Spread the Word program provides Total Force members access to subject matter experts from HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley AFB,

  • Evaluation, decoration submission guidance during Covid-19 pandemic

    Recently, SAF/MR released a Total Force memorandum via myPers providing updated guidance and procedures for implementing administrative relief measures for Officer and Enlisted Evaluations and Awards and Decorations during COVID-19. This guidance specifically addresses the use of CAC/digital

  • HQ ARPC Commander's Memorial Day message

    For most of us, historically Memorial Day serves as the unofficial beginning of summer marked with ceremonies, parades and family gatherings. Without a doubt, this holiday weekend will feel different than past years as we limit the spread of COVID-19; however, the meaning remains unchanged.While

  • DOD Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Efforts

    Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, and Matthew Donovan, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, briefed reporters at the Pentagon on COVID-19 efforts.