Dec. 28, 2017 Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1 One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Dec. 27, 2017 Employee Assistance Program available to all civilians For civilian employees of Air Force Reserve Command who need a little helping hand in dealing with any of life’s myriad challenges, assistance is just a phone call or a mouse click away.As of Oct. 1, the Air Force started offering Federal Occupational Health's Employee Assistance Program and
Dec. 27, 2017 Airmen, students donate toys to children The fifth annual Ruck for Kids drive, led by the 301st Security Forces Squadron at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, took place Dec. 15, 2017.
Dec. 26, 2017 AF Reserve refreshes 'Profiles' display at Pentagon The Office of the Air Force Reserve refreshed its Profiles in Leadership display here Dec. 8 with 16 new profiles. The display celebrates and honors Reserve Citizen Airmen and civilians and their contributions in serving the nation.
Dec. 21, 2017 355 FS Airmen help rebuild after Hurricane Harvey Active duty Airmen assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, volunteered with Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian-relief organization, in repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey, Oct. 23-27 in Victoria, Texas. Hurricane Harvey, which made
Dec. 14, 2017 Airmen encouraged to update their vRED, SOES information Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data and their Servicemembers’ Online Election System information annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child.vRED replaced
Dec. 12, 2017 Maintenance Airman shadowed by commander A maintenance professional from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 44th Maintenance Squadron showcased his daily duties to the 325th Fighter Wing commander in early November 2017, as part of the Airman Shadow Program. Senior Airman Gerald Austin, 44th MXS aircraft maintenance journeyman, known also as