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When
your son or daughter serves their country, they also serve their
future.
These days, with so many options available, it’s tougher than ever
for young adults to find their place in the world. So encourage your
child to explore a world of opportunity in the Air Force Reserve. A
place where career skills are enhanced, and life skills are
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When your child becomes a member of the Air Force Reserve, we’ll
help bring out their very best. They’ll develop confidence,
discipline and maturity, and discover talents they never knew they
had. When they push themselves to the limit, they’ll find there
really are no limits.
The Air Force Reserve is a head start to a better career. It will
open new doors, and provide the experience, direction, and
leadership skills they need to take their life above and beyond.
In the Air Force Reserve, your son or
daughter will:
- Gain confidence
- Develop self-discipline
- Develop skills necessary for success
- Fulfill their civic duty to serve
- Make life in the U.S. safer
- Help protect human rights and values
As a parent of a Reservist, you will:
- Help your child reach their potential
- Feel satisfaction for your child’s success
- Be proud of your child’s service to his or her country
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Our Vital Mission
The Mission of the Air Force Reserve is to provide citizen airmen to
defend the United States and protect its interests through aerospace
power. In support of that mission, the Air Force Reserve provides
Intelligence, Surveillance, Combat Support, and Aeromedical
Evacuation, to name an important few.
The Air Force Reserve also provides peacetime support at home and
abroad with missions such as Weather Reconnaissance (Hurricane
Hunters), Aerial Firefighting, Search and Rescue and others. Air
Force Reservists are always ready at a moment's notice.
Part-time Work, Full-time Benefits
For a part-time commitment, your child will receive an impressive
list of benefits:
• Money for College
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As the cost of college continues to skyrocket, the Air Force Reserve
continues to offer tuition assistance through the Montgomery GI
Bill-SR. In addition to helping overcome financial hurdles, we also
offer your son or daughter the flexibility to balance a work/study
schedule that will best help them achieve their goals. |
• Technical/Trade School Training
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Learning builds confidence, and confidence builds character. In the
Air Force Reserve, your child will always be encouraged to take full
advantage of our training programs. This includes enrollment in the
Community College of the Air Force – the only federally chartered
institution with the authority to grant associate degrees and give
credit for job- related technical training. Plus, the skills used in
more than 80% of our jobs can also be applied to civilian positions. |
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Outstanding Retirement Benefits
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While many companies no longer provide retirement benefits, the Air
Force Reserve has a non-contributory program that could add hundreds
of dollars to you child’s monthly retirement income – without ever
having payroll deductions. |
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Other Key Benefits
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Reservists are able to take advantage of free travel opportunities,
low-cost life insurance, health benefits and family support centers.
Plus, they’ll have unlimited access to base fitness centers, tennis
courts and libraries, as well as tax-free and subsidized privileges
at the commissary (base supermarket) and the base exchange
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• The Best of
Civilian and Military Life
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Being in the Air Force
Reserve is the best of both worlds.
Your child will get to pursue their interests on the civilian
side, then share the camaraderie that comes with serving
their country; developing special bonds that are seldom
found anywhere else. |
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• An Extra Paycheck
Each Month
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Your son or daughter can count on
getting a regular paycheck from us as long as he or she is
on Active Reserve status. So they’re actually getting paid
to learn new skills. In addition, the Air Force Reserve
provides cost-of-living increases, along with additional pay
increases based on years of accumulated service. |
• Assignments Close to Home
The Basic Process
Once your son or daughter has been accepted in the Air Force
Reserve, then it’s off for six weeks of Basic Training at Lackland
Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. This includes:
An Introduction to Military Life
Physical Conditioning
Learning Air Force Core Values
Confidence Course Run
Field Training
Graduation
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The physical and mental requirements of Basic Training are
challenging, but we’re there every step of the way to help guide
them through. The process is completely safe, and they will always
be treated with respect.
A Brighter Future
Your son or daughter depends on encouragement from you to help them
make difficult decisions regarding their future. The Air Force
Reserve will give them the skills and the confidence they need for a
career that’s above and beyond. For more information, please select
one of the options below:
Review a list of Parents' Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for a
printable Air Force Reserve flyer. (PDF, 600k)
Live online chat with a Recruiter
Send a specific question to a Recruiter
Call us toll free at 800-257-1212.
Please click here to have an Air Force Reserve Recruiter contact
your son or daughter.
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