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Aug. 3, 2022
Air Force Reserve welcomes its new commander

Lt. Gen. John Healy received command of the Air Force Reserve Command from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., during a change of command ceremony here Aug. 3.
March 17, 2022
Air Force Reserve Command leadership visits Ali Al Salem Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy C. White Jr., senior enlisted advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve and command chief of the Air Force Reserve Command, visited Ali Al Salem
Sept. 28, 2021
In-service recruiters help active duty Airmen continue service in Reserve

The Air Force Reserve has an office whose primary purpose is to provide Airmen valuable information about extending career opportunities after active duty service. The professionals working in these offices are known as in-service recruiters.
Aug. 27, 2021
Air Force Reserve supports one of the largest airlift operations in history

Reserve Citizen Airmen are playing a huge role in what is being described by senior U.S. government officials as one of the largest airlift operations in history, as Airmen are supporting the evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan.
May 28, 2021
Combat Casualties aren’t Always Human

The United States military has employed Military Working Dogs since the Revolutionary War; first used as pack animals, advancing to pest control, to today where they see action world-wide helping to safeguard military installations and personnel by detecting explosives and drugs.MWDs have become an
May 19, 2021
Scobee highlights Reserve contributions during Senate hearing

Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve, and his counterparts from the Marines, Army, Navy and National Guard testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Defense during a hearing May 18.
May 13, 2021
Burger promotes to Major General

In a promotion ceremony Matthew J. Burger, Air Force Reserve Command deputy commander, was promoted to Major General on May 11. The ceremony was officiated by Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Chief or the Air Force Reserve and commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, in the AFRC Headquarters building on
Dec. 13, 2020
AFRC leaders hold virtual year-end commander’s call

Air Force Reserve Command leaders held a virtual commander’s call via social media platforms Dec. 3, 2020.
Sept. 30, 2020
HQ ARPC announces CY20A Air Reserve Component captain promotions

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center announced the CY20A (first half) captain promotions today. There were 495 officers selected for promotion to captain.The complete select list is available on myPers and the ARPC website here. For more information, call the Total Force Service Center at DSN
June 27, 2020
Tricare Selected Reserve termination explained

Office of the Secretary of Defense will allow members up to five months, instead of the original three-month period, to pay overdue premiums to have coverage reinstated and will honor any medical services and bills incurred during that time, once premiums are paid.
March 29, 2020
President signs Executive Order calling up Air Force Reserve medics, other specialties

On March 27, the President signed an Executive Order authorizing mobilization of the Reserve Component in response to COVID-19 operations. For the Air Force Reserve, personnel already serving in the Selected Reserve and Participating Individual Ready Reserve, as well as those assigned to the
March 14, 2020
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
Nov. 27, 2018
Major changes to medical policies good news for Air Force Reservists

In an Aug. 28 letter, Col. John Buterbaugh, command surgeon at Air Force Reserve Command, outlined four initiatives to increase medical readiness across the command, including eliminating the medical case backlog, removing the mental health requirement differences between active duty and Reservists,
Sept. 5, 2018
Scobee continues legacy of service

Maj. Gen. Richard Scobee was nominated by President Donald Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate for promotion to the rank of Lt. Gen. yesterday.
Aug. 11, 2018
Alamo Wing Welcomes New Command Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Shana C. Cullum officially became the sixth 433rd Airlift Wing command chief Aug. 1, 2018 here. Chief Cullum will serve as the senior enlisted Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen.
March 24, 2017
AF leaders: Total force essential to readiness

Air Force senior leaders testified on the current state of the total force readiness before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2017.
Sept. 21, 2016
Reserve commander discusses shaping the force for the future

Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, the Air Force Reserve Command commander and chief of the Air Force Reserve, said the legacy of citizen Airmen of the past helped strengthen and shape the dynamic force that serves and defends the nation today during a session at the Air Force Association Air, Space and
June 8, 2016
Harris nominated for third star, AF assistant vice chief of staff position

Major General Stayce Harris was nominated by President Barack Obama to be promoted to Lieutenant General and become the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director of the Air Staff for the United States Air Force. The general is currently serving as the commander of the Air Force Reserve’s 22nd Air

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