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  • MacDill’s newest commanders: ready to lead despite COVID-19

    The month of June marked the beginning of the change of command season for MacDill AFB, with six Air Force leaders stepping into new command positions at the squadron level, and two assuming roles as group commanders. The change of command ceremony is a deeply rooted military tradition, with

  • Summer Health Hazards

    Summer is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather. Awareness of summer health hazards can help you prevent potential injuries and discomfort. Here’s how you can protect yourself and others, and enjoy the summer fun.

  • Friendly reminders as election season approaches

    Election season is right around the corner, and the political races are about to heat up as we get closer to the day of voting in November. Here is an article reminding Air Force members what is allowed and not allowed if they decide to participate in political activities.

  • Converting active duty retirement to AFR, ANG retirement

    Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members who have completed 20 years of total active federal military service (TAFMS) are eligible for immediate pay and benefits upon retirement. However, for AFR or ANG members who further their careers in a traditional status and possibly accept a higher

  • Refueling the deployed mission

    After nearly five hours of flying above Afghanistan, the call finally came. “Alright guys, the first receivers are about 10 mikes out. Let’s get ready to do this,” announced the KC-135 Stratotanker pilot to his team.As aircraft quickly approach, the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135

  • Spread the Word briefings now available online

    Spread the Word briefings, delivered during the National Capital Region Air Force Reserve Assembly in May, are now available on the HQ ARPC YouTube channel. The Spread the Word program provides Total Force members access to subject matter experts from HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center, Buckley AFB,

  • June UTA message from the Wing Commander

    927 ARW Citizen Airmen, I want to start this message to you by recognizing the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we have been executing our UTAs and you have stepped up to the challenge by being flexible, responsive to your chain of command, and finding ways to work effectively remotely.  Thank

  • Evaluation, decoration submission guidance during Covid-19 pandemic

    Recently, SAF/MR released a Total Force memorandum via myPers providing updated guidance and procedures for implementing administrative relief measures for Officer and Enlisted Evaluations and Awards and Decorations during COVID-19. This guidance specifically addresses the use of CAC/digital