July 25, 2017 August Citizen Airman Magazine is online The August issue of Citizen Airman magazine is available on the web at http://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/.
July 25, 2017 New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31 Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care.
July 24, 2017 Student loan forgiveness takes effect in October The first forgiveness of student loan balances under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program goes into effect for government employees this October.The program offers forgiveness for remaining balances due on William D. Ford federal direct loans after employees have made at least 120 loan
July 21, 2017 Podcast puts new spin on resilience Capt. Jerry Walker, wing psychologist and acting wing surgeon general, and Chaplain (Maj.) Jim Bridgeham, wing chaplain, have just recorded the twelfth episode of their podcast, “The Pillars.” The two have worked hard to craft a show that is personable, relatable across rank and age, and full of
July 17, 2017 Air Force Reserve, State Fire department exercise Reserve Citizen Airmen use hoses to extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during a joint live-fire exercise between the Hawaii State Fire Department and the Air Force Reserve's 624th Regional Support Group July 9, 2017 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
July 11, 2017 Supporting freedom, one employer at a time The civilian employer of a Reserve Citizen Airman is among 15 nationwide recipients of the 2017 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. Master Sgt. Young Chambers, first sergeant for the 413th Flight Test Group, nominated Accordia Urgent Care and Family Practice of Vidalia, Georgia,
July 7, 2017 Mentoring is for the total force Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright was a self-proclaimed undisciplined Airman during his first enlistment in the early 1990s…that is, until his mentor stepped in and provided the leadership he needed to set him on the right path.
June 26, 2017 Retired Airman creates historic farewell gifts JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – A Reserve Citizen Airman preserves Oahu's bullet-riddled history after more than 75 years with his unique, handcrafted farewell gifts.
June 23, 2017 Some medically separated Airmen can have their disability ratings reviewed Airmen who were medically separated between Sept. 11, 2001 and Dec. 31, 2009, can have their disability ratings reviewed. Airmen medically separated with a combined disability rating of 20 percent or less and who received separation pay versus medical retirement may request a Physical Disability
June 19, 2017 Wilson discusses importance of communities at Defense Communities Summit Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about the important role communities play in supporting the Air Force mission at the 2017 Defense Communities National Summit June 19 in Washington, D.C.