6 Oct 2020

Be Aware

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and National Bullying Prevention Month and with students across the United States virtually learning from the comforts of their home, staying safe online and practicing bullying prevention are two important tools for a healthy learning environment.

2 Oct 2020

Recruiting’s Det. 1 celebrates two years of mentoring youth, addressing rated diversity

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas –The mission of Air Force Recruiting Service’s Detachment 1 is to inform, influence and inspire our nation’s youth and their influencers. Its goal is to get in front of every demographic group in America and show them someone in a flight suit who looks like them that they can look up to.And that’s exactly what

1 Oct 2020

New memos help IRs get appointments at active-duty MTFs

Most Individual Reservists (IRs) get great care from their active duty military treatment facilities (MTFs) and that support is vital to staying current on mandatory readiness items. However, IRs sometimes have issues getting their readiness appointments made and completed at their MTFs because that particular MTF was not aware of the regulations

1 Oct 2020

McConnell Teaches Seymour Johnson about the Future of Aerial Refueling

Instructors from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. assisted the 916th Air Refueling Wing with conversion training for the new KC-46A Pegasus.

28 Sep 2020

Suicide Leaves Bruises: Final 24

A porch is a place where families gather to greet each other after months of being apart, a place where people sit to enjoy their drinks and watch their neighbors pass by, a place where hugs and love is spread throughout the hearts that gather there. Does anyone ever think that their porch is where they would spend their last hours thinking about

26 Sep 2020

A Gold Star to remember

The last Sunday of September every year is Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day, where the families of service members who died while in the line of duty are honored. On this day, these families are remembered for the losses they suffered. While many choose to honor their losses in different ways, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Perez, 26th Aerial Port Squadron ramp services supervisor, said he chose to honor his father by serving in the same unit as him.

23 Sep 2020

Delayed Release: CY20A ARC First Lieutenant and Captain’s Promotion Process

Due to unforeseen events, the CY20A ARC First Lieutenant and Captain’s Process has experienced delays and the Air Reserve Personnel Center Selection Board Secretariat is unable to provide an exact public release date at this time. The packages are still pending approval and as a result, this will unfortunately may delay some officer’s promotions. 

17 Sep 2020

Step-by-Step Guide for how to Transfer GI Bill Benefits

You must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DoDI 1341.13, Change 1, Post-9/11 GI Bill and AFI 36-2670, Total Force Development, Chapter 6, prior to applying for the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB). Purple Heart Recipients see TEB Purple Heart Recipients.Access virtual MPF (vMPF) via AFPC Secure:vMPF Navigation Click on vMPF

16 Sep 2020

Brown and Bass discuss PT tests, empowering Airmen and leading during pandemic

In addition to the discussion of fitness and testing, the session also touched on issues ranging from the force’s resilience and mental health, to how the Air Force will cope with budget uncertainty this fall and winter, diversity, and how to reshape the service to confront peer adversaries, among others.

16 Sep 2020

Commander discusses the new ‘ops normal’ at Air, Space and Cyberspace Conference

During the panel, Scobee discussed how the Air Force Reserve has risen to meet the challenges of the current pandemic. He said that as the crisis began, he and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White, AFRC’s command chief master sergeant, set out their top priorities, including: