JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Making a decision to re-enlist or separate from military service can be stressful, to say the least.
Often, Airmen are torn between continuing their service or starting anew and losing time they have invested toward personal retirement goals.
Master Sgt. Kimberly Aaron, Air Guard in-service recruiter, and Master Sgt Robert Denehy, Air Force Reserve in-service recruiter, are hoping to open the doors to Airman interested in continuing their career in the Air Force as part-time employees.
"The Air Guard and Air Force Reserve may be a great compliment to your civilian plans upon separating from the service. Our programs are not designed to replace your existing plans, but rather [to] simply compliment," said Sergeant Aaron. "Ask us about Palace FRONT so you have no break in service."
As recruiters, both have duties of interviewing possible candidates one-on-one as well as mass briefings. A meeting with both Sergeant Aaron and Sergeant Denehy is mandatory for Airmen who are separating from active duty. This is a way of taking care of Airmen and showing them the opportunities available to them.
The requirements for continuing service in the Air Guard and Air Force Reserve are similar to active duty. Members must be honorably discharged, have a good re-enlistment code, meet current physical standards, maintain a current security clearance and have no unfavorable information on file.
One of the major benefits, along with Base Exchange and commissary privileges, is health insurance. Guardsmen and Reservists are both eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select.
"Many people get out, take a civilian job then call back because they didn't realize health insurance would cost them close to $700 per month for their family," said Master Sgt. Denehy.
The part-time opportunity also allows Airmen to follow their new career choice and education dreams while providing some financial stability and points toward retirement.
"If they find something that suits them, why give up those four, six or eight years," added Sergeant Aaron.
For more information about the Air Guard, contact Sergeant Aaron at 963-8675 or Kimberly.aaron@charleston.af.mil. For Air Force Reserve opportunities, contact Sergeant Denehy at 963-4499 or Robert.denehy@us.af.mil. Both recruiters are located in on Charleston AFB in Building 503.
Visit www.goang.com or www.afreserve.com to learn more about the mission of the Air Guard and Air Force Reserve.