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Air Force Retiree Services cannot assist Guard and Reserve members who are not yet receiving retirement pay. Guard and Reserve Airmen awaiting retirement pay should call the Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102 and select Option 3 or 4 to be connected with the Air Reserve Personnel Center, or visit https://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/retirement/.

Air Force Retiree Services

AFPC/DPFFF

550 C Street W

JBSA-Randolph TX 78150

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Toll free: 800-525-0102 (Total Force Service Center)

DSN: 665-5000

Email: afpc.retiree@us.af.mil

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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-22 Apr

If only the Wright Brothers could see how far we've come... If only they knew the number of reasons why our pilots fly today for the United States Air Force. Why do you fly? #MotivationMonday

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-22 Apr

179th Airlift Wing Airmen know the hardest part isn't the jump, it's the preparation for the heavy drop beforehand.

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-21 Apr

This is what we do. This is #RedFlagAlaska. Whether you were in the cockpit of an A-10 or on the flightline turning wrenches, each of you played an important role in making Red Flag a success. Here's a behind the scenes, in-depth look at the partcipants that made it all happen. **We'd like to extend a special thank you to the Japan Air Self Defense Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force for providing extensive footage from their flights.** (U.S. Air Force video by the 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Team)

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-19 Apr

The Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award, first given in 1981, is named in honor of the first U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor. The annual award recognizes Airmen who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities. Join us in congratulating the award recipients! https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1819187/pentagon-hosts-sijan-award-presentation-first-ever-resiliency-event/

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-19 Apr

Strengthening joint leaders & teams isn't the job for just a few select career fields. It's an Air Force-wide imperative! Joint Base Langley-Eustis

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-18 Apr

Join us as we celebrate the tradition of honor & legacy of valor that defined retired Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" E. Cole's life.

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-18 Apr

ICYMI! Total Force Airmen assigned to Hill Air Force Base deploy with the F-35 Lightining II on its first mission to U.S. Air Forces Central Command. “We train together and fight together, and as the first deployment for the F-35A to the Middle East, I’m one hundred percent confident we’ll deliver," said Col. Gina Sabric, 419th FW commander. Learn more about their arrival and the interoperability this advanced aircraft can provide to the Coalition joint forces: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1815146/hill-afb-airmen-deploy-f-35a-to-support-coalition-forces/

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-17 Apr

The Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson unveiled a new and ambitious Science and Technology Strategy designed to better identify, develop and deploy breakthrough technologies. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1816965/new-air-force-science-technology-strategy-puts-focus-on-speed/

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-16 Apr

The first to take-off of the U.S.S. Hornet on April 18, 1942, is the last to land. One of World War II’s first truly joint operations consisted of 80 U.S. Army Air Forces aviators who were trained by U.S. Navy pilots to master taking off in a fully-loaded B-25 Mitchell bomber from the deck of an aircraft carrier. Led by Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle, their efforts resulted in the first aerial attack of the Japanese home islands by U.S. bombers in WWII. Recount with late U.S. Air Force legend Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole, on his first combat mission.

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-15 Apr

An Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew prepares to hoist Air Force pararescuemen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron during joint training at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 5, 2019. The rescue Airmen and Soldiers work and train together regularly to be prepared to save lives across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant) Check out the rest of our Air Force Week in Photos: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1812613/af-week-in-photos/

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-12 Apr

Capt. Andrew Olson, F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander, performs a dedication pass during the Melbourne Air and Space Show in Melbourne, Fla., March 30, 2019. During the two-day event, more than 50,000 guests attended the Melbourne Air and Space Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook) View more of our week in photos: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1807243/af-week-in-photos/

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-12 Apr

Capt. Andrew “Dojo Olson, F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander performs a high-speed pass in an F-35A Lightning II during the Heart of Texas Airshow April 7, 2019. The F-35 Demo Team performed their second show of the season bringing their new demonstration to central Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-11 Apr

As we continue to remember the life of retired Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole, we share his touching interview with Airman Magazine. At the time, he was the last surviving Doolittle Raider and 101 years young.

U.S. Air Force
USairforce-10 Apr

We are Generation Space! Peterson AFB: 21st Space Wing | Schriever Air Force Base | 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. | Buckley Air Force Base | Vandenberg Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Aug

RT @thejointstaff: #DYK today marks the 70th anniversary of the Chairmanship? Watch recently discovered footage from the historic swearing…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Aug

This week really flew by fast. Be sure to #Follow, #Like & #RT our @AFThunderbirds for more info on the premiere a… https://t.co/5BM8N7sZTR

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Aug

RT @AFSpace: Chief Towberman, AFSPC Command Chief, knows the importance of recharging, and implements it in his work-life balance. @AF_SMC…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Aug

RT @AETCommand: What happened in #LasVegas...will help foster a culture of collaboration & innovation in the #USAF: the July 23 @AFWERX Fus…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Aug

RT @GenDaveGoldfein: It was absolutely impressive getting a first-hand look at the mission and innovative efforts of the 15th Wing’s Sky Wa…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Aug

.@EielsonAirForce Red Flag-Alaska is a series of @PACAF commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. & part… https://t.co/0bKkyvsVf9

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Aug

RT @Redskins: Thanks to @Andrews_JBA for hosting us today! 📸: https://t.co/6kDXBED0j0 https://t.co/C5icu2uHqA

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Aug

RT @US_Stratcom: #24/7 #AlwaysReady 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron #Airmen work together to #GetErDone. #CombatReadyForc…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Aug

RT @DeptofDefense: Cockpit view. Press ▶️ to ride along with the crew of an F-15 Strike Eagle from RAF Lakenheath, England 🇬🇧. The @48Figh…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Aug

Exercise Agile Lightning concludes after showcasing agile operations essential to the defense of U.S. assets and p… https://t.co/vVR32kvtaP

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Aug

What innovative way would you like to ease your job and the jobs of other Airmen? #InnovativeAF #USAF… https://t.co/fKqcPisybt

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Aug

RT @HAFB: Workers at #HillAFB recently installed the last of 173 new wings on A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, finalizing a project that began…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Aug

RT @AFWERX: HAPPENING NOW: We're hosting the first-ever @usairforce #SparkCollider. Tune in live: https://t.co/gTKMNPM9fK https://t.co/xIlJ…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Aug

RT @EdwardsAFB: Fix these broken wings – part fabrication saves Air Force time, money - https://t.co/UCvLQ0fAqy #ForTheWarfighter #TheCente…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Aug

#ICYMI https://t.co/R5JFukjHSl

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Aug

RT @GenDaveGoldfein: I don't have a solution. There is no checklist. I just know finding the answers starts with listening to our Airmen. L…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Aug

#USAF's visit to the #MotorCity is almost here. Listen in as this hometown #Airman shares her experience growing up… https://t.co/h9aeMYwOhR

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Aug

RT @seattletimes: Dorothy Olsen, of University Place, was one of the members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), the long-unrecog…

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Aug

#ICYMI, @157ARW received the #KC46 to #NH! This is #PegasusCountry https://t.co/Yw8lRAisi3

U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Aug

RT @374AirliftWing: The presence of U.S. military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance personnel and assets further contributes t…

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