• 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

  • The Air Force Association Aerospace Awards

    Theodore Von Karman Award - for the most outstanding contribution to national defense in the field of science and engineering relating to aerospace activity by either an Air Force military member, Department of the Air Force civilian, unit, or group of individuals.David C. Schilling Award -

  • 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award

    Established by the Air Force, this award recognizes the 12 outstanding enlisted personnel for exceptional job performance in their primary duty, superior leadership and followership, and the epitome of the whole airman concept.Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their major command

  • CY17 Enlisted Development Education Board

    Applicable to: Air Force ReserveThe Enlisted Developmental Education Board (EDEB) evaluates and recommends high potential enlisted members to attend select in-residence Professional Development courses. EDEB convenes annually in the Spring with a posted invitation to apply generally two to three

  • Individual Mobilization Augmentee Correspondence Course Request

    Applicable to: Air Force ReserveCareer Development Course (CDC) RequestMandatory CDC requests must be submitted by a Unit Training Manager or Base Training Manager using the link below.Reactivation requests must be submitted to the Base Training Manager who will then forward the package to HQ

  • Former Members Who Met Eligibility for Retired Pay

    This guidance defines those individuals categorized as "Former Members" and those entitlements they could be eligible for.Definition of a Former Member: An individual who, for whatever reason, was separated or discharged instead of requesting transfer to the Retired Reserve but remains eligible to