July 18, 2019 On-demand learning available on writing USAF awards and decorations A new video released by the Air National Guard’s primary learning center educates U.S. Air Force Airmen on how to write and process awards and decorations.
July 13, 2019 Reserve Citizen Airman presented two bronze stars PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.-- The Air Force Space Command and Joint Force Space Component Commander Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, presented two bronze star medals, including one with valor, to a Reserve Citizen Airman from the 308th Rescue Squadron on June 14, 2019. Tech. Sgt. Nick Torres, a 308th
July 12, 2019 Individual Reservist RDEDB applications due Aug. 28 Applications for the academic year 2018-2019 Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board (RDEDB) must be submitted via vPC to your servicing HQ RIO Detachment by August 28, 2019.Full eligibility requirements and application instructions are available in the RDEDB invitation to apply.The RDEDB
July 10, 2019 UPDATE: Changes coming to G.I. Bill Transfer of Education Benefits for Guard, Reserve *Editor’s Note: This article was originally published May 17, 2019. Updates were made July 10, 2019*Applicable to: Air National Guard and Air Force ReserveNOTE: PLEASE DISREGARD MESSAGE IF YOU HAVE EXECUTED A TRANSFER OF POST-9/11 GI BILL EDUCATION BENEFITS AND FULFILLED THE REQUIRED SERVICE
July 9, 2019 Online worksheet to replace biannual AGR review board Lt. Gen Richard Scobee, Chief of Air Force Reserve, approved changes to the Active Guard Reserve program earlier this year which are expected to be implemented September 1. One significant change to the program was the elimination of an AGR Review Board, or ARB, which was held twice a year. The
July 2, 2019 Do's and Don'ts for displaying Old Glory This week, American flags will be displayed across the nation in celebration of the Independence Day holiday. Following a few guidelines can ensure we are displaying Old Glory properly.In 1923, the U.S. National Flag Code was created and distributed nationwide. The code became Public Law in 1942 and
June 27, 2019 Tech. Sgt. Courtney Richardson: “From one Airman to another, ask for help and never give up” The old saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words. Since 2004, Tech. Sgt. Courtney Richardson has been telling the Air Force story through pictures as a public affairs photojournalist.“Serving as a photographer has been a great job; I would not trade it for any other job in the Air Force,”
June 25, 2019 Sky Warrior spouses can receive up to $500 for occupational license transfer The Air Force announced the spouse relicensure reimbursement program, May 15, which provides financial relief up to $500 to Airmen whose spouses must obtain state occupational relicensures or recertifications during a permanent change of station or assignment across state lines.Any Regular Air
June 24, 2019 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
June 18, 2019 PTSD Awareness Month June is PTSD Awareness Month. Post-traumatic stress disorder awareness has improved a lot in recent years. The more people talk about and understand PTSD, the better equipped they are at identifying it and getting necessary treatment.