News

Dec. 30, 2019
Buckeye Flyer’s January issue now available

The January 2020 issue of the Buckeye Flyer is now available. The official publication of the 445th Airlift Wing includes eight pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to the 445th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command and the U.S. Air Force.
Dec. 30, 2019
Leaders from across the Air Force gather to discuss force development advancement

Airmen from all major commands, joined stakeholders from Headquarters Air Force, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability and the Air National Guard to collaborate on force development efforts within their respective areas and across the Air Force.
Dec. 30, 2019
DoD releases 2020 CONUS COLA rates

The Defense Department released Dec. 20 the 2020 Continental United States Cost of Living Allowance rates, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. In 2020, the total number of service members receiving CONUS COLA will decline by 2,600.
Dec. 26, 2019
Pilot Training Next begins third iteration January 2020

The Pilot Training Next program is part of Air Education and Training Command’s initiative to “reimagine” how learning is delivered to Airmen.
Dec. 24, 2019
The Space Force: Air Force Reservists to continue to support space operations

With the establishment of the U.S. Space Force as the sixth branch of service, members of the Air Force Reserve will continue to play an integral role in space operations and provide strategic depth for the Total Force.
Dec. 23, 2019
With the stroke of a pen, U.S. Space Force becomes a reality

President Trump signed into law Dec. 20 the sprawling, $738 billion defense bill, making history by creating the Space Force as a stand-alone, sixth branch of the U.S. military and guaranteeing for the first time 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal workers.
Dec. 23, 2019
'Thanks for all your hard work over the past year'

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Heroes of the Air Force Reserve:Last month marked my first anniversary as commander of this amazing organization. It has been an incredibly busy year.My focus is taking care of our Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families while ensuring we continue to provide robust
Dec. 18, 2019
RED Alert: Update your Record of Emergency Data

Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data 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. The Record of Emergency Data, or RED, which replaced
Dec. 16, 2019
Employee Assistance Program has new phone number, website

The Air Force Employee Assistance Program, EAP, has a new phone number and website. EAP is a professional service that provides information, consultation, problem-solving counseling, resource identification and support to all Air Force civilian employees and their immediate family members.
Dec. 13, 2019
Command issues guidance regarding deployments, exercises for AGRs

Air Force Reserve senior leaders have clarified guidance for Reserve Citizen Airmen filling an Active Guard Reserve billet tasked to deploy or participate in a military exercise.