April 23, 2019 Air Force senior leaders update OCP uniform guidance The Air Force announced April 23 new rules on Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms that aim to better fit the needs of Airmen and the jobs they do while also holding fast to tradition.
April 16, 2019 More than just a form One of the most important things an Airman can do to help alleviate the stress associated with deployments is to be prepared. One way to do that is by updating the Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance (SGLI). The SGLI is a military member’s life insurance that covers them in the case of their death
April 12, 2019 Scobee testifies before Senate Appropriations Committee Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and Air Force Reserve Command commander, joined his counterparts from the Army, Navy, Marine and National Guard, April 10, in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee’s defense subcommittee on Capitol Hill to testify on the fiscal year 2020
April 10, 2019 New mobile app enables, engages, empowers Airmen The Air Force now has an enterprise-wide mobile app designed to provide Airmen with streamlined access to information they need for their lives and careers.
April 8, 2019 301st Airmen shine among the rest April commentary from the chief: Command Chief Rob Safley
April 3, 2019 HQ ARPC reduces retirement order processing time Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center concentrated efforts during the month of February to reduce the inventory of retirement applications for Guard and Reserve members turning 60 years of age.
April 1, 2019 Air Force Reserve expands hiring authority to recruit, maintain readiness To meet the needs of America’s national security requirements, the Air Force Reserve Command is expanding the direct hiring authority to recruit Air Reserve Technician maintenance personnel when and where they are needed.“Direct Hire Authority (DHA) enables DoD to recruit and appoint qualified
March 31, 2019 Spotlight: Chief Master Sgt. Eric Hagedorn Chief Master Sgt. Eric Hagedorn, 301 F-35 Project Integration Office, shares why he joined the military, a personal glimpse into his childhood, and his career goals during an interview for a Spotlight feature recently. The Spotlight series gives a behind-the-scenes look at the men and women who are
March 29, 2019 Reserve and defense leaders testify on duty status reform Reserve component and defense leaders discussed the Department of Defense’s Duty Status Reform proposal with lawmakers March 27 at a hearing in front of the House Armed Services Committee’s military personnel subcommittee.
March 28, 2019 Motorcycle Safety Training: What AF riders need to know Training season for motorcyclists is just around the corner, and as training gets into full swing, it may be helpful to shed some light on the Air Force’s training requirements, as well as what the proper acronyms are for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses. I’d also like to dispel some