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Aug. 20, 2019
Navigating the Reserve retirement application process

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Retiring from the Air Force Reserve is a significant, emotional event, filled with anticipation and uncertainty. Because Airmen only retire once in their lifetime, they have no past experience to serve as a resource and typically learn what is required as they go
Aug. 12, 2019
507th ARW welcomes ESGR employers

Thirty-four civilian bosses of Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing got an opportunity to fly on a C-5M Super Galaxy here, Aug. 3.
Aug. 9, 2019
Distracted Driving caused 3,166 deaths in the U.S.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working to raise drivers awareness of distracted driving and its potential danger and ultimately reduce the number of accidents it causes.
Aug. 2, 2019
CMSAF Wright visits 507th ARW

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla.-- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 31, 2019, to discuss total force integration with Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 507th ARW. Wright also coined two Airmen for their accomplishments and invited the Tinker
July 29, 2019
Air Force Uniform Office seeks feedback on maternity uniforms

The Air Force Uniform Office has begun surveying female Airmen to collect feedback on Air Force maternity uniform items.
July 23, 2019
Developmental education opportunities for Reserve Citizen Airmen

Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen are selected every year to attend Developmental Education courses boarded through the Reserve School Selection Board (RSSB A&B), Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board (RDEDB), and Enlisted Developmental Education Board (EDEB). The boards are held
July 17, 2019
Air University elective broadens SOS students’ research experience

A new elective at Squadron Officer School is connecting some of the school’s innovative students with Air University’s vast body of research topics, extensive academic and military networks and expansive repository of information.
July 15, 2019
First BMT trainees experience M-4 training and qualification

The 37th TRSS reopened the newly renovated Combat Arms Training Range at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Training Annex July 8, 2019. BMT trainees were the first to experience M-4 carbine Weapons Familiarization Course at the range, which closed in November 2018, due to improper rainwater drainage.
July 12, 2019
DoD delays Post 9/11 GI Bill changes

The implementation has been delayed until January 12, 2020, giving long-serving members more time to transfer their education benefits to spouses or dependents.
July 11, 2019
UPDATE Changes coming to G.I. Bill Transfer of Education Benefits for Guard, Reserve

*Editor’s Note: This article was originally published May 17, 2019. Updates were made July 10, 2019*Applicable to: Air National Guard and Air Force ReserveNOTE: PLEASE DISREGARD MESSAGE IF YOU HAVE EXECUTED A TRANSFER OF POST-9/11 GI BILL EDUCATION BENEFITS AND FULFILLED THE REQUIRED SERVICE