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  • List of eligible AFSCs for CY19 IDT Travel Reimbursement released

    The list of eligible AFSCs for the CY19 IDT Travel Reimbursement effective Jan. 1, 2019 has been released. Download the list from here. The complete IDT Travel Reimbursement Guide that outlines the updated policy, procedures and mileage rates will be released in January of 2019.Significant Changes

  • VIDEO: Tracking Santa

    The North American Aerospace Command is responsible for tracking every flight over the U.S. and Canada. They’re so serious about their job that not even Santa gets a free pass when he delivers his gifts on Christmas. Find out how they accomplish this amazing feat.

  • Reservists refuel Tyndall F-22 Raptor following hurricane

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 507th Air Refueling Wing here played a critical role Nov. 5 in Hurricane Michael recovery by ensuring one of the repaired F-22 Raptors flew safely from Tyndall AFB, Florida, to Hill Air Force Base’s Ogden Air Logistics Complex, Utah.

  • DID YOU KNOW: Blended Retirement System

    It once seemed far into the future when the DoD first introduced it, but the Blended Retirement System opt-in date of Dec. 31, 2018, is fast approaching with only one month left to decide.Still not sure what the BRS is or if you might benefit from opting in? Check out this video, this article, or

  • IR Pay: Current and Future State

    At HQ RIO we are currently addressing some systemic and process problems that have impacted IR MilPay and Travel Pay for years.  Although some of the root causes are outside of our control, we are executing a plan to fix what is within our control.  For the past few years, HQ RIO has been on a

  • Expanded Tricare coverage for eligible Guard and Reserve members

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve?  Did you receive 12304b orders for a preplanned mission? If so, you may now be eligible for TRICARE early eligibility and transitional health care benefits, the same as Reserve Component members who are activated in

  • Political Do's and Don'ts

    As elections approach, it is important to remember that as a military member you are encouraged and expected to be responsible and politically conscious citizens. However, your active participation in political activities is not without limitations. Federal law and Air Force Instruction 51-902