June 17, 2020

Readiness in a post-COVID world

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — The June 2020 unit training assembly marked the first time the 940th Emergency Management Office conducted chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense training in a post-coronavirus environment.According to Tech. Sgt. Jim R. Stonebarger, a 940th Air Refueling Wing emergency manager, prior to COVID-19, the Air Force Instruction dictated

June 16, 2020

Home stretched, finally home

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — After an additional three months in their deployed location, more than 50 Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 940th Air Refueling Wing finally arrived home. Their boots stepped on to U.S. ground June 14 at their home station, Beale Air Force Base, California.The reservists had been away, in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE, since November 2019 and

Oct. 28, 2019

Reserve commander gives keynote address at A/TA conference

ORLANDO — Maj. Gen. John Flournoy Jr., Air Force Reserve Command deputy commander, was one of the keynote speakers at the Airlift/Tanker Association’s annual conference in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25.Flournoy was introduced by Gen. Maryanne Miller, commander of the Air Mobility Command and previous AFRC commander. He spoke about the Air Force Reserve’s

July 3, 2019

HQ ARPC enlisted development call focuses on AF heritage

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center held its first Enlisted Development Call here July 1.The concept was created and vetted through senior leaders following the Defense Equal Opportunity Climate Survey (DEOCS) that was conducted last fall.“One of the major areas of feedback that came out of the DEOCS was Airmen indicated that they wanted

June 26, 2019

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 maximum of $400,000.Learn how to get SGLI

June 21, 2019

Navigating the retirement application process

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — 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 basic foundational requirements that must be met

June 18, 2019

PTSD Awareness Month

June 17, 2019

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 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program, Attachment 13, prior to applying for the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB). NOTE: Airmen must have at least six years in service (active duty and/or Selected Reserve) and effective 12 July 2019, no more

June 3, 2019

What is the Reserve Student Loan Repayment Program?

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — 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 retain individuals in critical wartime specialties for