• IMAs must submit all IDTs for FY20 by August 15

    Per AFI 36-2254, vol. 1, para. 4.2.1.2., IMA members will develop a schedule of IDTs with their supervisors no later than (NLT) 15 August for the upcoming FY. All IDT periods for both IMA and PIRR members must be approved in advance, in writing, by the member's supervisor with an information copy to

  • HQ ARPC announces CY20 ARC Selection Board Schedule

    The Calendar Year 2020 Air Reserve Component Selection Board Schedule was released by the Selection Board Secretariat, under ARPCM 19-12, dated June 12, 2019.ARPCM 19-12 can be found on myPers as well as the ARPC/PBO restricted access site. The ARPCM includes: The CY20 board schedule Key events and

  • June newsletter for Individual Reservists now available

    The June 2019 edition of the Readiness Report newsletter for Individual Reservists is now available for digital download.The Readiness Report is the official publication of Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization and is published monthly to deliver news and

  • VA to decrease SGLI rates effective July 1

    Good news for service members' wallets! Effective July 1, 2019, the SGLI premium rate is decreasing. If you have coverage now, nothing will change except the price will be lower. Premiums are dropping $4 per month for those with maximum coverage. SGLI is available in $50,000 increments, up to a

  • 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

  • HQ ARPC hosts 2019 Joint IRR Conference

    Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center hosted the 2019 Joint Individual Ready Reserve Conference here June 13-15.The Joint IRR Conference included representatives from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy, educating one another on their service-specific IRR programs. While each

  • Colonel Kelli Smiley becomes HQ ARPC's 36th commander

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kelli B. Smiley assumed command of Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center during a ceremony here, June 11. She is the newest leader and 36th commander of the organization responsible for executing personnel policy and programs for the Air Force Reserve and Air National

  • Desktop Anywhere: Innovation in action

    Air Force Reserve Command is testing Desktop as a Service also known as Desktop Anywhere to help Reserve Citizen Airmen access critical applications on their personal computer (PC). Whether on a PC, Mac or Chromebook, Desktop Anywhere will provide Airmen 24/7 secure access to military applications

  • What is the Reserve Student Loan Repayment Program?

    Applicable to: Air Force ReserveThe Student Loan Repayment Program is an Air Force Reserve program that makes one annual payment, per qualifying loan account number, directly to the lending institution toward the balance of an individual’s student loans. It is a program designed to attract and