Cyber News

  • COVID-19: Important Information for Reserve Citizen Airmen

    In an effort to inform Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families with facts on COVID-19 effects, Air Force Reserve leaders encourage all to visit the Air Force’s COVID-19 web page for the latest on the virus and how it is effecting the service. The site contains the latest DoD and Air Force

  • 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

  • March newsletter for Individual Reservists now available

    The March 2019 edition of the Readiness Report newsletter for Individual Reservists is now available for digital download.The Readiness Report is the official publication of Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization and is published monthly to deliver news and

  • 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 Reservist RDEDB applications due Aug. 28

    Applications for the academic year 2018-2019 Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board must be submitted via vPC to your servicing HQ RIO Detachment by August 28, 2017. Full eligibility requirements and application instructions are available in the RDEDB invitation to apply.The RDEDB

  • 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

  • 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

  • New VRS features allows Reservists to post resumes

    ARCNet and the Volunteer Reserve System (VRS) now give reservists the capability to post their civilian and military resume to their ARCNet profiles where it can be searched by VRS job posters.VRS is the platform the Air Force uses to solicit for volunteer support from reservists for manning

  • 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.