Some reservists billed for dental premiums

About 3,500 Guard and Reserve Airmen on extended active duty will need to pay dental premiums directly to the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. rather than through payroll deduction.A glitch occurred May 1 when the TRICARE Dental Program changed providers from United Concordia to MetLife. The glitch

Command announces senior officer moves

Several senior officers in Air Force Reserve Command have moved to a new job or will transfer to a new ssignment this spring and summer. Those actions include the following:Maj. Gen. Richard S. Haddad from director of strategic plans, programs and requirements at Headquarters AFRC at Robins AFB to

Security Forces Airman receives Combat Action Badge, prepares for new challenge with Army

 A 931st Security Forces Squadron Airman received the Combat Action Badge, May 5, for his actions following the explosion of a roadside bomb in Iraq.The combat action badge may be awarded to any military servicemember who was present, actively engaging or being engaged by enemy forces and

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Vitosh assumes command

Lt. Col. Eric A. Vitosh assumed command of the 18th Air Refueling Squadron during a change of command ceremony held here today.Vitosh had formerly served as a flight commander in the 18 ARS, and will replace outgoing 18 ARS commander, Lt. Col. Anthony P. Brusca. Brusca has served as the 18 ARS

Strato-flying: 931st refuels B-52s during employer flight

Employers of 931st Air Refueling Group Airmen gained a first-hand look at how the unit supports strategic reach during an employer orientation flight, May 5.Twenty-one employers hailing from Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma flew with 931st ARG Airmen aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker and observed the aerial

Round 3 expected to net few offers

Air Force Reserve Command is participating in the third round of the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Program. However, command personnel officials said they are anticipating a relatively low number of offers.AFRC personnel officials expect few offers because

Reserve Command hosts congressman, AF vice chief

Gen. Philip Breedlove, Air Force vice chief of staff; U.S. Congressman Austin Scott, (R-GA); Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., commander, Air Force Reserve Command; and Maj. Gen. James "JJ" Jackson, deputy to the chief of Air Force Reserve, pose after completing a two-hour visit to AFRC headquarters

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