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June 10, 2019
Share Your Adventure: help the Reserve team grow through testimony

The peer referral program is the lead source generator for AFRC RS with one of four people referred by current Reservists joining the Air Force Reserve and is replacing the command’s Get1Now campaign. As manning levels continue to increase for AFRC and other branches of service and the nation’s
June 7, 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.
May 29, 2019
Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management

As Airmen approach and plan for summer activities, leadership at all levels should take the time to discuss risk management and highlight hazards Airmen may encounter during the upcoming months. The Air Force’s top three leaders began that conversation in a tri-signature memorandum recently sent to
May 23, 2019
Wilson praises Airmen, expresses gratitude in farewell remarks reflecting on her tenure as Air Force secretary

She praised the skill and dedication of Airmen while comparing lessons learned from gardening as a corollary for the qualities that make for good leaders and an effective Air Force secretary. You need a plan, she said; you need friends to help, meaning allies, and “as long as it’s safe, let people
May 20, 2019
Air University Fellows Program offers two-year developmental opportunity for officers as students, faculty

Under the program, high-performing officers earn the opportunity to serve as faculty members before entering or after completing in-resident Air Command and Staff College.
May 13, 2019
Air Force introduces Two-Line Promotion Recommendation Forms for officer promotions

The Air Force is transitioning to a new Two-Line Promotion Recommendation Form (PRF), for officers effective September 2019.
May 9, 2019
Echoes of 1999 rescue ring loud and clear for Goldfein, providing lessons and vision for today

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein has a direct answer when asked what echoes to this day, what continues to influence his thinking and actions even now, 20 years after he found himself on the ground in hostile surroundings, his F-16 in the distance smoldering and destroyed.
May 8, 2019
Air Force simplifies promotion recommendation forms for officers

The Air Force announced today it will make adjustments to the way the Air Force Form 709, Promotion Recommendation Form, will be filled out and used for Total Force officer promotion boards beginning in September 2019.
May 3, 2019
Play Ball

Staff Sgt. Sydney Whiteis, assigned to the 934th Security Forces Squadron, stands on the pitcher’s mound and prepares to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball game against the Houston Astros at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn., May 2,
May 2, 2019
HQ ARPC streamlines retirement application process

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center released a web-based application April 29 enabling retired Guard and Reserve Airmen to more easily apply for retirement pay and benefits.