AF Reserve Opens To Released Lieutenants

Air Force lieutenants involuntarily separated as a result of force reductions have until Aug. 1 to join the Air Force Reserve to continue their military careers without a break in service. On May 10, the Air Force released the names of 884 lieutenants who are to be involuntarily separated because of force reductions. On May 25, the Air Force removed 192 names from the list after a records review. Those officers will have their records reconsidered during a special review board June 26. Officers not selected for retention by either board can submit Palace Chase applications to join the Air Force Reserve and apply for positions identified in the Reserve Management Vacancy System. Officials advise that all released officers who qualify for separation pay are required to sign and accept a Reserve commission.