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July 14, 2020
Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates

The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the removal of subjective language and other rules that may have been creating unintentional or unfair barriers for Air and Space Force uniformed members.
June 26, 2020
919th innovating with 3D-printing

The 919th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron is already finding ways to innovate in their day to day operations with 3D-printing technology. The unit will soon have even more innovative possibilities. Air Force Reserve Command recently selected the squadron to receive innovation funds for a new
May 4, 2020
Fighting the invisible enemy

Medical professionals are dealing with a surge in patients needed treatment, the general public is dawning face masks and some states are on lockdown. In the wake of changes implemented to stop the spread of COVID-19, a small yet highly capable Reserve Medical Unit in the Florida panhandle is making
April 10, 2020
MyPers access, anywhere

The Air Force Personnel Center has expanded the capabilities of myPers to be accessed anywhere, anytime, and from any device.Mobile accessActive duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and civilian personnel, in addition to retirees and family members can now access myPers on a mobile-friendly
March 9, 2020
Reserve Chief Testifies Before House and Senate

In back to back hearings, Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, testified before the U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Defense March 2-3.Scobee was
Feb. 8, 2020
Operations security key to mission success

A Citizen Air Commando wrestles to equip his night vision gear as he sets off into the desert of a foreign land. Another Citizen Air Commando monitors a screen in a dark room as she determines which life to take in the theater of conflict. Reservists from Duke Field are all over the world performing
Jan. 15, 2020
HQ ARPC strengthens partnerships, educates Airmen on record review boards

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center hosted the Air Force Review Boards Agency for a full-day of discussions and breakout sessions here, Jan.15, 2020. Personnel related issues that make it to the level of the AF Review board frequently involve divisions within HQ ARPC such as separations, DD
Nov. 12, 2019
HQ ARPC builds leaders through force development

Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy and a team of four colonels, came together Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 as the AY20/21 Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board (RDEDB).
Nov. 3, 2019
Reservists receive more benefits with annual DoD mobilization authorities

The United States Federal Code details mobilization authorities for Reserve Component support to Combatant Commanders. Currently, the Secretary of Defense and delegated civilian leadership utilize three authorities for Air Reserve support to Combatant Commanders, according to Air Force Reserve Force
Oct. 31, 2019
Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.