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THE AIR FORCE RESERVE
The Easiest Transition to Civilian Life
From Active Duty Air Force
If you’ve decided to leave active duty Air Force (or have already separated) and you’re searching for new challenges, we know the transition to the civilian world will not always be easy. But we can make it easier. In the Air Force Reserve, you’ll gain the experience, training and rewards that will advance your personal and professional goals, and help establish a solid foundation for your future.

Think back on the reasons you chose the Air Force in the first place. Things like personal growth, camaraderie and cutting-edge technology. In the Air Force Reserve, you’ll take what you’ve learned and build on it. In most cases you’ll keep the rank you’ve earned, plus receive an extra paycheck each month. You’ll also receive an impressive list of benefits, along with the pride and honor of continued service to your country.

You’ve already been through basic training, so there’s no need to do it over again. In the Air Force Reserve, you’ll receive training that’s directly interchangeable with civilian careers. You may have the opportunity to either sharpen your current skills, or retrain in an entirely different field. In addition, you’ll receive tuition assistance through the Montgomery GI Bill-SR, and you’ll be automatically enrolled 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.

The time you spend in the Air Force Reserve will also count toward your Military Service Obligation (MSO). You’ll be immediately enrolled in our exceptional non-contributory retirement program that requires just 20 years of military service before age 60.

In most cases you’ll be assigned to a base that’s near your home, and you’ll remain there for as long as you’re on active Reserve status. You’ll be in an environment you’re already familiar with, which will increase your comfort level and allow you to focus more on advancing your civilian career.
Being in the Air Force Reserve is the best of both worlds. You get to pursue your interests on the civilian side, then share the camaraderie that comes with serving your country. Plus, you’ll continue to have access to base fitness centers, commissaries and base exchanges, as well as space-available travel on military aircraft, low-cost life insurance, health benefits and family support centers.
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To learn how you can take your Air Force experience above and beyond, please click here to contact a recruiter, or call us toll free at 800-AFR-8279.
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