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  • Transition Assistance Program changes lighten the load for IRs

    Until recently, IRs were required to complete the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) at the end of every set of orders of 180 or more days, even if they only had a one-day break in between.An update to the TAP guidance was recently published which included changes to make compliance with the

  • New memos help IRs get appointments at active-duty MTFs

    Most Individual Reservists (IRs) get great care from their active duty military treatment facilities (MTFs) and that support is vital to staying current on mandatory readiness items. However, IRs sometimes have issues getting their readiness appointments made and completed at their MTFs because that

  • “Paying” attention

    The military pay team at Headquarters Readiness and Integration Organization has been taking a closer look at incoming documents for fraud, waste and abuse. Although most Airmen file their vouchers accurately and do their best to account for their expenses, HQ RIO has found a few who try to take

  • myPers Mobile Capability

    myPers recently expanded its capabilities to include a mobile-friendly platform so Airmen can access important personnel information 24/7 without having to wait to get to a CAC-enabled desktop. Users can now log into https://mypers.af.mil (please review the notes below).myPers mobile capability

  • HQ RIO FY19 IR Orientation Class registration open

    Just a friendly reminder that the HQ RIO Readiness Training team will be hosting the IR Orientation at HQ RIO, Buckley AFB, Colo. The course provides the Individual Reservist (IR) with tools and information to effectively manage their Air Force career. Although this training is not mandatory, it is

  • TFSC support for IMAs expanding Nov. 1, 2018

    Effective Nov. 1, 2018, HQ RIO Travel Pay & Reserve Pay (RPO), will be moving theircustomer support to the Total Force Service Center (TFSC). IRs will now be able to call the TFSC customer support 24/7/361 at 1-800-525-0102 or DSN 665-0102 for all their personnel and pay issues. This new support

  • New Travel Offices Submission Process

    As of Oct. 15, 2018, submissions to the Reserve Pay Office (RPO) and Individual Reservist (IR) Travel office will no longer be accepted from email, AMRDEC, or fax.  All requests for action must be routed through MyPers at the following link: https://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/HQRIOSelect the Pay or Travel

  • IMAs must submit all FY18 AT requests by June 15

    All annual tour (AT) requests for the remainder of FY18 must be submitted in AROWS-R no later than June 15. Funding may not be available for orders requested after that date. If a member is unsure of the actual dates they will perform their duty, they should submit an orders request for the

  • HQ RIO announces top individual reservists of 2017

    The Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization announced the 2017 Individual Reservists of the Year.The award program recognizes the accomplishments of the outstanding Airmen who augment Active Component and government agencies world-wide.“The IR of the Year awards

  • Individual Reservists have until Dec. 31 to complete BRS training

    Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen are required to complete the Blended Retirement System acknowledgement and online opt-in training by Dec. 31, 2017.These requirements provide information to members about the new retirement plan options that will come available to them beginning Jan. 1,

  • IRs must obtain flu vaccine by Dec. 31

    Individual Reservist must receive their flu vaccination, either from their servicing military treatment facility or a civilian provider, by Dec. 31.

  • Individual Reservists must complete annual AFPAAS update

    All Airmen are required to update or verify their contact information in the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (AFPAAS) annually.Visit https://AFPAAS.af.mil to complete your update/verification.Once logged in, select the "My Info" tab and then “Contact Information.” Review

  • Notice to IR Airmen: All AT requests must be submitted by June 30

    All annual tour (AT) requests for the remainder of FY17 must be submitted in AROWS-R no later than June 30. Funding may not be available for orders requested after that date.If a member is unsure of the actual dates they will perform their duty, they should submit an orders request for the

  • HQ RIO announces 2016 Individual Reservists of Year

    The Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization announced the 2016 Individual Reservists of the Year, April 4. The award program recognizes the accomplishments of the outstanding Airmen who augment active-duty forces and government agencies world-wide. A team of Airmen

  • Retiring PA Chief emphasizes power of story

    Sitting in a small Mexican restaurant in Centennial, Colorado, during the waning hours of the final day of an Air Force career that touched five decades, Chief Master Sgt. Tom Kimball exercises a craft he has spent his entire life perfecting - storytelling. Kimball, who told the Air Force’s story as

  • IMA is voice of NORAD Tracks Santa

    Lt. Col. Karl Fruendt is an Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) logistics officer. He is also the voice of NORAD Tracks Santa.