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Dec. 23, 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. 22, 2020
Commentary: Don't underestimate alcohol during the holidays

The holiday season is already upon us and this is a time when many individuals find themselves celebrating at parties where alcoholic beverages are being served. It is important that everyone know what they are dealing with when it comes to consuming alcohol.
Dec. 22, 2020
DAF highlights participation in Disability Action Working Group

The Department of the Air Force Disability Action Working Group helps disabled people by providing an open forum to share concerns and forge better working environments for employees with disabilities.
Dec. 21, 2020
First class of Information Operations Airmen completes 14F initial skills training course

In a ceremony that appropriately reflected their future operating environment, nine Airmen graduated from the first iteration of the 14F Information Operations (IO) Initial Skills Training course Dec. 11.Due the COVID restrictions, the ceremony was held via video teleconference with the students and
Dec. 21, 2020
Updates to Thrift Savings Plan coming in 2021

Each year, the Internal Revenue Service places limits on the dollar amount of contributions that can be contributed to the Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP. For 2021, the annual elective deferral and catch-up limits remain from 2020.
Dec. 20, 2020
How Resilience Training Changed a Life

After seeking treatment for alcohol dependence and devoting himself to resilience building, Technical Sergeant Joshua Williamson is a changed man, husband, father, and Airman.“The Air Force Resilience course is not just for our career, it’s a life course. It has helped me so much in both my career
Dec. 20, 2020
Know how to celebrate the holiday season safely

Each year, approximately 400 fires occur that involve Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, resulting in more than a dozen deaths, numerous injuries and more than $10 million in property loss and damage.
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. 19, 2020
Staying Resilient and Connected Through the Holidays

As we enter the holiday season, many of us often use this time to reflect on the past year and spend time with loved ones. For some, it may be a time filled with joy and happiness as there is “no place like home for the holidays.” However, for many, the holiday season can generate a series of mixed
Dec. 19, 2020
'Tis the Season for Responsible Drinking

“Happy holidays!” We hear it every year amidst the hustle and bustle of the season, with countless friends, family, co-workers, and advertisements reminding us that this time of year is meant to be enjoyed. However, the holidays are also fraught with stressors that often stem from these very same
Dec. 18, 2020
Rollout of COVID-19 vaccine distribution is off to successful start, officials say

COVID-19 vaccine shipments are being delivered to every site identified by public health jurisdictions in Operation Warp Speed's first wave of shipments, the Health and Human Service secretary said.
Dec. 18, 2020
VA begins COVID-19 vaccinations

Medical Centers in New Orleans and Bedford, Massachusetts, are the first two department Veterans Affairs facilities to begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations to frontline health care employees and veterans residing in long-term care community living and spinal cord injury and disorder centers,
Dec. 17, 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. 17, 2020
AFRC History Office releases 2nd edition of AFR coloring book

The Air Force Reserve Command's Office of History and Heritage released a second edition of the AFR Coloring Book online this month. This recently released edition, created by Tech. Sgt. Katie "Kat" Justen, AFRC HO Combat & Heritage artist, captures a snapshot in time of today’s Reserve members in
Dec. 16, 2020
Unanimous Supreme Court ruling boosts Air Force’s effort to combat sexual assault

In a unanimous ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated rape convictions against three men in the Air Force.
Dec. 16, 2020
AI Copilot: Air Force achieves first military flight with artificial intelligence

Signaling a major leap forward for national defense in the digital age, the Air Force flew with artificial intelligence as a working aircrew member onboard a military aircraft for the first time Dec. 15.
Dec. 15, 2020
Scobee highlights Reserve contributions, future priorities

Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, highlighted the contributions of the more than 70,000 Reserve Citizen Airmen during an extremely busy 2020 and shared the Air Force Reserve future priorities during the Reserve Forces Policy Board’s
Dec. 15, 2020
HQ ARPC hosts Space Transfer Board

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, recently hosted a Space Force Transfer Board as Space Professionals shaped the future of the Space Force.Five ARPC members facilitated the board consisting of 15 Space Professionals as they evaluated more than 2,300 personnel records of enlisted Airmen from
Dec. 14, 2020
Supporting students: Application window for DeCA scholarship open

The Scholarships for Military Children Program for academic year 2021 – 2022 begins accepting applications Dec. 14, 2020. Applications are due by Feb. 17, 2021.
Dec. 14, 2020
Civilian Talent Acquisition essential to accelerate change for Air, Space Forces

The Air Force chief of staff’s direction of accelerate change or lose and the accompanying action orders, outline why and how the service must rapidly change in order to remain the most dominant and respected Air Force in the world.While technology and modernization are important, the Department of

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