27 Apr 2020

Officer OPR policy update due to COVID-19 response

A new policy affecting a specific segment of Total Force officers impacted by the Department of Defense stop movement order, has extended the time under supervision required to initiate an Officer Performance Report from 120 days to 180. This temporary policy change applies only to officers who received an OPR prior to a projected permanent change of station which coincided with the stop movement order.

17 Apr 2020

AF WEEK IN PHOTOS

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

4 Apr 2020

HQ ARPC announces CY19B ARC captain promotions

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center announced the Air Reserve Component CY19B (second half) Captain promotions today.  There were 383 selected for promotion to captain. The complete captain list is available here or by accessing myPers. The board results are available via the ARPC/PBO Restricted SharePoint site here. You can also read the

3 Apr 2020

Changes, reminders for CY20 Stripes for Exceptional Performers II program

The suspense to nominate an Airman for the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP II) program is June 10, 2020.

3 Apr 2020

Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers activated across the nation to support the fight against COVID-19

Assigned to the 1st Air Force National Security Emergency Preparedness Directorate (NSEP), Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers have deployed across the nation to state emergency operations centers, FEMA regional offices, the National Response Coordination Center, Air Force bases, and the Air Force Crisis Action Team cell at the Pentagon.

1 Apr 2020

Public Health Message: Flatten the Curve

"Empower the fight, disable the disease," said Lt. Col. Jessica Dees, AFRC Command Public Health Officer

30 Mar 2020

Information overload – protect yourself

During the COVID-19 global pandemic, it’s vital to keep the public informed and to help prepare people, thereby lessening the chance for mass panic. Unfortunately, information being passed through the internet and social media can do the exact opposite and lead to more panic. Whether it be the spread of disinformation or malicious attempts to gain

27 Mar 2020

Deployment Q&A’s

1. Q: Are all deployments cancelled for the Air Force Reserve?A: Deployments are not cancelled, but the Secretary of Defense has ordered a stop movement for all OCONUS deployments with exceptions. Airmen will start deployment orders in accordance with their AF 938. Airmen are still required to complete pre-deployment training and should confirm

19 Mar 2020

AFRS Operation Blue Suit recognizes Reserve and Guard Airmen for first time

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – For the first time since the inception of the Air Force Recruiting Service Operation Blue Suit award, AFRS is recognizing its Total Force partners by honoring an Air Force Reservist and Air National Guardsman.Since 1979, Operation Blue Suit has honored the top recruiters in AFRS. Although it has been in

18 Mar 2020

Telework tools

During the next few days/months more of our employees will be teleworking. There are a few resources that can be utilized to continue operations from home.Outlook Web Access (OWA) – provides limited access to email from the web (may not be able to access encrypted email). All you need to access OWA is a browser and CAC.AFRC Sharepoint – accessible