Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

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I’m curious if anyone has experience and/or advice for my situation. I’m a former 13B left AD in 2012. Transitioned to IRR and after establishing civilian career, attempted to join ALO unit as Cat E reservist. During the enrollment process I crossed 2 years in the IRR and was unexpectedly discharged. Fast forward a couple years later, I’m looking to rejoin the Reserve to finish my 20. I understand the administrative process to get me back in is going to take a year or more, but looking beyond that I’m trying to get a feel for how I should approach prospective units to get hired with a sizable break in service. I work/live close to MacDill so I’m looking there. Any guidanc…

I heard rumor that in the last military budget from 2018 (I forget that things acronym) that Congress okay’d federal promotion dates to be back dated to the state promotion dates allowing back pay to be retroactively warned for E7’s and up and O4’s and up. Has anyone heard about this? Is it true? If so how does a guy get his federal recognition date back dated so you can get paid?

As an AF CAT B Reservist (IMA), is it relatively easy to transfer to another Det? Is it still a 1288 driven process? Any tips, advice, or POCs appreciated? Thank you all!

Other than Ellington anybody know of any USAFR/ANG jobs in the Houston area (no San Antonio, Fort Polk, Barksdale, etc...)? Thanks.

Sorry if this topic has already been discussed, I can't find a thread about it. If you go through a civilian AD hiring board, my understanding is you must go to OTS first before going to your MFS at WP. Obviously because of my age (I'm pushing 33), I am applying to this upcoming AD board. The deadline is Sep. 12. Are you able to secure your IFC1/MFS through AD and hypothetically keep rushing guard/reserve units and get hired by them? Or are you blood sealed to AD at that point?

Saw this article pop up on reddit. https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2025/06/new-pay-claims-active-duty-federal-employees-possible-after-supreme-court-decision/406131/ I'm a sucker on AD and definitely not smart enough to understand court speak but seems like it might apply to some of y'all to go get some extra pay. "The court ruled on April 30 in its Feliciano v. Department of Transportation decision that military reservists called up to active duty during a national emergency are entitled to the difference between their military and civilian salaries regardless of whether that service was substantially connected to the emergency in question."

Does the 73rd (c40s) out of Scott does street hires?

Does anyone have experience with getting selected for promotion while on AD and transferring to the reserves before you pin on? I was selected for major last year and my line number would have me pinned on in September of 19. However, I separated from AD in June and joined the Reserves before pinning on with the Palace Front program. I contacted AFPC and they said that i dont have to meet a majors board again with the reserves but my new date of rank is Dec of 2020 (when i hit 7 years TIG which is the reserve requirements to pin on major). This is over a year from when i would have pinned on had i stayed AD. Obviously im losing out on some good $$ while i wait the extra…

Anyone know anyone currently doing or that has done the Selective Service gig? I'm considering finishing up my 20 as an ALO, CAP, or possibly SS. TIA

Hello to all, I was talking with a friend who brought up a valid point, at least to my untrained civilian brain, of what would happen if you are hired by a unit, specifically if you are hired by a fighter unit and you cannot mentally make the cut. Reasons such as motion sickness, not liking pulling G's, etc, what happens if someone gets into training, was hired by a fighter unit and the candidate says "I cannot do this, I am not for this job?" I saw one current HC-130J pilot who was hired by an A-10 unit had something come up to where this was a decision he made to leave fighter training, but that is my only data point. -RANDOM

I know it’s early, but any idea if there will be opportunities to learn the T-7 even if coming from a non T-38 background? What are they thinking about doing with all the T-1 IPs? Are they just going to transfer and do something else?

When applying to boards, does having a successful IFC1 complete hold any weight or value?

I made a thread a while ago about advice for what to do during a unit visit. Sadly that visit ended up being cancelled due to Delta Variant. I've tried calling the unit back since but no luck. I've been calling several heavy units all across the country, mostly focused on areas I want to live. But it seems that every single one does not allow visits. Either due to delta variant or they say they get too many applicants/visit request they can't have 100+ people come and visit. Or the more common one, the scheduler gives me the number for an officer and their phone always goes straight to voicemail with the voicemail box being full. Has anyone else had any luck?

Currently a fixed wing pilot, looking for information from a 60 guard/reserve rescue guy on what that switch would look like? Let me know if you’d be willing to PM.

Does anyone have a contact that can email me in global the IFG for the 161ARW out of Phoenix. I flew with one of those dudes a while back and love the oceanic checklist they have put together. Thanks Sent from my SM-G973U using Baseops Network mobile app

Hey all, I've heard that in previous years it was possible for off the street guys with no unit association to get an FC1 done on their own dime. Would any of you guys know if this is still possible? Apologies if this question has been asked previously, could not find any recent information on it. Thanks in advance!

Job announcement is attached - please apply or spread the word! A21-091 Mobility Pilot_Wing Safety Officer_164AW.pdf

Howzit going aviators! I just finished sophomore year of college and am about to start my part 61 flight school in a couple weeks. However, I have had a few weeks to myself and it sucks not being able to be productive towards this goal. Ive been talking to our pilots about it and most ask me, "do you have leadership experience outside of the military or in your enlisted shop?" "do you volunteer?" and it made me realize that I don't have much special extracurriculars or stand-out leadership experience. Ive asked my supervisors about leadership and I was pretty much told that as an E2 its impractical which is justifiable. As a result, I was thinking about what I can do for …

Baseop’rs, We’ve got 2 positions on the west coast (NorCal and Hawaii) available for a Category E IMA position (non flying) with Civil Air Patrol -USAF. We provide congressionally mandated oversight of Civil Air Patrol and serve as liaisons between CAP and the Air Force. Unique job, must be self-motived. All the regular readiness items (CBTs and fitness test…). Great opportunity to make a difference with motivated CAP cadets. Pros Very flexible, low/no threat of deployment MPA is normally available if you want to be more involved. O-5 promotion possible (I’m proof of that) with PME and above average participation. Limited paid Categ…

C-17 and KC-135 EP O-5 AGRs at Robins. Open 'til filled. Three year order with possible one year extension. Great way to Palace Front or beat the first year pay blues. PM me if interested.

Had a guy transfer in Oct—still hasn’t received his certs or flag. ARPC is now so behind with retirement processing that they’re not even looking at applications until the month prior or the month of transfer. If they don’t look at it until this late date, I have to ask: WHAT IS THE REASON FOR MANDATING A 6 MONTH (minimum!) NOTICE!?

Please DM me if you have any SLC tanker contacts. Prefer patch/DO/plans, but any aircrew to start is better than nothing.