News

Dec. 22, 2020
Virtual or in-person: Yellow Ribbon events benefit deploying Airmen and their loved ones

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the success of the Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Program could be summarized by one key statistic—more than 95 percent of attendees said Yellow Ribbon events benefited their family.This success was built on in-person events where deployers, their loved ones,
Dec. 21, 2020
TAP modules, additional resources now online to prepare military members for life after service

Since 1991, the Transition Assistance Program has been preparing military members from all service branches for their move from military to civilian life. TAP provides employment assistance and information about services and potential benefits available to veterans.
Dec. 21, 2020
“Air Force Competencies” Now on MyVector

Airmen curious about their level of proficiency in Air Force Foundational Competencies can now take an assessment on MyVector.
Dec. 21, 2020
Collection of deferred Social Security tax begins Jan. 1

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The tax collector is coming early in 2021.Paychecks of both military and civilian personnel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and throughout executive branch agencies will be smaller starting Jan. 1 through April.In an effort to provide temporary relief
Dec. 20, 2020
AFRC senior leaders recognize USSF First Birthday

Heroes of the Air Force Reserve,This weekend, we celebrate the birthday of the United States Space Force, which was officially established on December 20, 2019. Today, our Reserve Airmen provide direct support to the United States Space Force as both AFR Space professionals conducting operations and
Dec. 20, 2020
U.S. Space Force Birthday Letter to Guardians

Today we mark the first anniversary of the establishment of the United States Space Force. Each American armed service traces its origin to a critical moment in our nation’s history. Our Army, Navy, and Marine Corps were established in the crucible of America’s Revolutionary War.
Dec. 18, 2020
445 MXS keeps aircraft mission ready

Senior Airman Andrew Spicer, 445th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, removes a valve on an unserviceable C-17 Globemaster III aircraft engine Nov. 7, 2020. Before the unserviceable engine is shipped out of the unit, the 445th MXS Airmen utilize the stationary engine as a
Dec. 18, 2020
655th ISR Group Airmen participate in Chats with Cyber Scholars event

Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group along with members of the 23rd and 512th Intel Squadrons participated virtually in Sinclair Community College’s “Chats with Cyber Scholars” Dec. 4, 2020. The presentation was for the college’s
Dec. 18, 2020
Defense Finance and Accounting Service announces Social Security collection guidance

Recoup of deferred Social Security taxes from 2020 will be collected in eight installments between pay period ending January 16 and April 24, 2021. #ReserveReady
Dec. 18, 2020
Command stands up Wingman Saves Program to promote crisis intervention

Air Force Reserve Command is implementing the Wingman Saves program, an intervention program aimed at recognizing Reserve Citizen Airmen who take the steps necessary to identify and assist those with at-risk behaviors.