• Dec 15 is flu shot deadline for Airmen before going RED

    To maximize Total Force medical readiness, the Air Force goal is to immunize no less than 90 percent of all Active and Reserve Component (RC) personnel by Dec.15, 2019, in accordance with DHA-IPM-19-006, 29 Aug 2019, page 17. Air Force personnel who are required to receive the flu vaccine became due

  • HQ RIO hosts Individual Reservist Orientation

    Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization (HQ RIO) hosted an Individual Reservist Orientation course at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, November 18-21.

  • Long Ranger Resilience: Col. Dennis Britten

    As part of an on-going series of features and interviews on resiliency, we highlight a Reserve Citizen Airman of the 307th Bomb Wing who has overcome obstacles to improve themselves and the Air Force. This month, we feature Col. Dennis Britten, 307th Medical Squadron commander whose work ethic and

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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