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June 30, 2021
Air Force Reserve Command career field managers adopt myVector

Earlier this year, the Air Force introduced myVector, a virtual platform empowering Airmen to communicate their career goals more effectively with senior leaders within their career field."One of our core missions to develop current and future leaders within the Reserve force requires innovative
June 28, 2021
Nevada Air Guard activated for firefighting effort as fires rage across western states

The National Interagency Fire Center has requested one C-130 aircraft and aircrew from the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, to aid firefighting efforts around the western U.S. “This activation highlights the important role the military plays in assisting federal, civilian firefighting
June 16, 2021
Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback

The change addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.
June 16, 2021
myLearning digital platform expands courseware; announces new features

Air Education and Training Command’s “myLearning” system is entering phase two of its rollout, adding new features scheduled to be available to Airmen and Guardians early this summer.
June 10, 2021
Alaska Air Guardsmen build homes for Cherokee veterans

Thirty-eight Alaska Air National Guardsmen with the 176th Wing helped build homes for Cherokee veterans in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, May 15-29 as part of the Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training program.
June 8, 2021
HQ ARPC to host virtual ARC Field Orientation Course Update

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center will virtually host an Air Reserve Orientation Course for Air Force Reserve MPF/CSS personnel June 28-29, 2021.
June 2, 2021
Key Spouse Mentors gather virtually to share ideas, best practices

Air Force Reserve Key Spouse Mentors from around the country came together virtually May 7, to share their ideas, struggles and best practices. The Key Spouse Mentors conference also provided guidance and education on a host of Reserve programs available, resiliency and wellness techniques.
May 26, 2021
Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown

Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.
May 21, 2021
New commander for HQ ARPC

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., May. 21, 2021. Brig. Gen. Jennie Johnson succeeded Col. Keli Smiley during the ceremony, officiated virtually by Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Chief of Air Force
May 20, 2021
DOD Seeing Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccination Rates, Health Leaders Say

As of today, the Defense Department has administered over 3.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible DOD personnel, with 58% of active duty members having had at least one dose and 44% fully vaccinated, DOD health leaders said.