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Nov. 20, 2019
Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award nominations

The Freedom Award is the highest honor the Department of Defense gives to employers for supporting National Guard and Reserve employees. The employers chosen exemplify what it means to go above and beyond federal requirements in support of military employees.Only six weeks remain to nominate your
Nov. 20, 2019
HQ ARPC introduces online retirement application tracker

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center recently introduced a virtual tracking status bar for Guard and Reserve members to monitor the status of their submitted retirement application.
Nov. 12, 2019
HQ ARPC builds leaders through force development

Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy and a team of four colonels, came together Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 as the AY20/21 Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board (RDEDB).
Nov. 9, 2019
New TAP implementation update

The new FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) requirements became effective on 1 October 2019. The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19 NDAA) was signed into law on 13 August 2018 and called for significant changes
Nov. 8, 2019
CY20A RSSB application deadline for Individual Reservists is Dec. 11, 2019

Individual Reservists applying for the CY20A Reserve School Selection Board must ensure their package is routed to their servicing HQ RIO Detachment by Dec. 11, 2019. The “Invitation to Apply” can be found via the myPers scrolling banner or here.For more information call the Total Force Service
Nov. 7, 2019
Changes to the AFR Transition Assistance Program impact Citizen Airmen

The FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) requirements became effective on 1 October 2019. The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19 NDAA) was signed into law on 13 August 2018 and called for significant changes to
Nov. 1, 2019
Reservists receive more benefits with annual DoD mobilization authorities

The United States Federal Code details mobilization authorities for Reserve Component support to Combatant Commanders. Currently, the Secretary of Defense and delegated civilian leadership utilize three authorities for Air Reserve support to Combatant Commanders, according to Air Force Reserve Force
Oct. 30, 2019
AFRC restructures the enlisted grade force

On October 1, more than 3,500 enlisted Reserve Citizen Airmen will see upgrades to their grade authorizations.MAJCOM senior enlisted leaders and other key members reviewed, evaluated and restructured the enlisted grade authorizations as part of the Enlisted Grade Council, established in 2016. The
Oct. 28, 2019
Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
Oct. 25, 2019
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.