The HQ RIO Individual Reservist (IR) Advisory Council is a forum for HQ RIO leadership, RIO Detachment and Operating Location leadership, and a cross section of IRs to give a consolidated voice to all IRs. This council gives IRs the opportunity to identify issues experienced in the field, help identify IR-based solutions, and ultimately provide recommendations to the HQ RIO/CC for action.
IMAs, MAs and PIRR members from any AFSC and rank are eligible to participate. Members serve for a period of 2 years starting each FY with the option to renew membership each year with a 3-year term limit. (NOTE: This is a volunteer additional duty, not an IMA position.)
ATTENTION!!
HQ RIO is looking for forward-thinking Airmen to help shape the future of our force. The IR Advisory Council is an exclusive forum for IMAs, MAs, and PIRR members to provide high-level insight directly to HQ RIO leadership. This is more than an additional duty; it is a unique platform to influence the evolution of the Individual Reserve program.
- Strategic Impact: Have a seat at the table where your field experience drives innovation. You will collaborate with peers to develop actionable recommendations that support the Commander’s priorities and shape policy before it hits the field.
- Professional Development: Gain unique leadership experience and broaden your perspective of Air Force Reserve operations. Council members also have the opportunity to run for internal council leadership positions.
- Manageable Commitment: This role is designed to fit your schedule, meeting virtually four times per year with zero travel required for the two-year term. All ranks and AFSCs are eligible and encouraged to apply.
- Mandatory Application Requirements: Please ensure your application package includes the following documents in PDF format:
- Letter of Intent: You must use the official . The file must be named: IR Advisory Council Application Letter-Last Name.
- Career Data Brief
- Resume or Military Biography
- Action Required: Submit your complete application package via the AFR IMA HQ RIO Request link in myFSS no later than 31 Jul 2026. When prompted, select HQ RIO as the Assigned RIO Detachment and General as the Category. In the question field, please enter: “HQ RIO IR Advisory Council Application Package.”
IR Advisory Council Charter
The current membership of the IR Council:
(The Governing Body and Advisory Board make up the Executive Council.)
Governing Body
HQ RIO/CC: Col Nathan Day
HQ RIO/CD: Col Lundberg
HQ RIO/CCC: CMSgt Jofred Aviles
Advisory Board
RIO Public Affairs: Capt Adam Livermore
Operations: Maj Candice Allen
Financial Operations: Maj Bradley Gauvin
Advisory Council (as of Aug 2025)
Col Dustin Born
Col Katherine Seto
Lt Col Adriane Burgess
Lt Col Julie Caperna
Lt Col Rodney Glassman
Maj Charles Tofel
Maj Aaron Schmidt
Capt Katherine Carr
SMSgt Alicia Aguilera
SMSgt Manly Souza
SSgt Kelsey Hipnar
IRs are encouraged to contact their council representatives to recommend topics to be discussed, bring issues to RIO leadership and to recommend solutions to help make it easier to serve for IR's.