• Airman 'moonlights' as bat rehabilitation specialist

    A Reserve Citizen Airman said she received a message from the universe one fateful summer day in 1999 that changed the course of her life.Air Force Staff Sgt. Sachiko Boland, a reserve separations specialist at the Air Reserve Personnel Center at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., said she unexpectedly

  • New location, contact info for IR Travel Office

    The Individual Reserve Travel Office, formerly IMA Travel, will complete its relocation to the Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 15.

  • RIO Connect app revolutionizes access to information

    The latest release of the RIO Connect Individual Mobilization Augmentee Mobile Wingman application now enables Reserve Citizen Airmen to access common access card-secured sites from their mobile devices when paired with a mobile CAC reader and associated software.

  • CY18 CCM Screening Board instructions for Individual Reservists

    Applications for the CY18 Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sergeant Screening Board (CCM) are due to the Air Reserve Personnel Center by Monday, Nov. 6.Application packages must include: CCM Screening Board Worksheet AFFMS report Biography Letter of intentFor eligibility and detailed

  • Award Devices - Valor "V," Combat "C" and Remote "R"

    On 7 January 2016, the Secretary of Defense authorized the use of the "C" and "R" devices to distinctly recognize members of the U.S. Armed Forces for exceptional performance that has a direct impact on a combat engagement or other military operation. In addition, the Secretary of Defense

  • Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award

    This Air Force Association (AFA) award recognizes the significant contributions made by non-military spouses of Air Force military members. The nominee's husband or wife must be serving in the Air Force (Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve). The award period is 1 January to 31 December. Nominations will

  • Verne Orr Award

    This Air Force Association (AFA) award recognizes an Air Force unit (Active, Reserve, or Guard) which makes the most effective use of its human resources. All Air Force units and organizations are eligible, regardless of size. The accomplishments of the unit should be mission-oriented and focus on