News Stories

  • HQ RIO Welcomes New Commander

    Buckley Space Force Base, Colo. -- Col. Karla A. Taff officially took command of Headquarters Readiness and Integration Organization, HQ RIO, Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, during an assumption of command ceremony here Sept. 1, 2026.  “To be selected for command at this pivotal moment is a

  • Unit Reserve Coordinator (URC) of the 2nd Quarter

    We are proud to recognize Ms. Ann Pinc as the Unit Reserve Coordinator (URC) of the 2nd Quarter!During a critical Wing reorganization, Mrs. Ann M. Pinc demonstrated exceptional, people-first leadership by advocating for affected Airmen and securing vital billet realignments to preserve mission

  • HQ RIO announces 2025 IR of the Year Awards

    BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – Headquarters Readiness and Integration Organization recently announced its 2025 Individual Reservists of the Year awards for non-commissioned officer, senior non-commissioned officer, and company and field grade officer categories.  “We reviewed more than 55

  • Unit Reserve Coordinator of the 1st Quarter

    We are proud to recognize Ms. Ann Pinc as the Unit Reserve Coordinator (URC) of the 1st Quarter.Ms. Pinc delivered flawless reserve program management and critical TFI oversight, ensuring uninterrupted mission execution by coordinating MPA support, resolving pay and travel issues, and guiding

  • URC of the Year and URC of the 4th Quarter

    We are proud to recognize Ms. Ann Pinc as the Unit Reserve Coordinator (URC) of the Year and URC of the 4th QuarterMs. Pinc validated FY26 Military Personnel Appropriations (MPA) requirements and ensured 10 tours quarter 1 were ready for obligation, filling gaps of qualified personnel and enabling

  • SNCO Recognized as Unit Readiness Coordinator of the Third Quarter

    The Headquarters Readiness and Integration Organization is proud to recognize MSgt Paul Da Silva as the Unit Readiness Coordinator (URC) of the 3rd Quarter.As USAFE‑AFAFRICA’s Functional Manager of Intel Reserve Forces, he anticipated the FY26 government shutdown—securing a 30‑day MPA tour and $12K

  • HQ RIO announces IR of the Year 2024

    BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Headquarters Readiness and Integration Organization announced its 2024 Individual Reservists of the Year awards for the Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior non-commissioned officer, and company and field grade officer categories, July 18, 2024.“The unwavering

  • HQ RIO Customer Service Hour program focuses on assisting Airmen

    Over a regular chat in 2023, Lt Col Phillips and Lt Col Karl decided that IMAs would benefit from human interaction when discussing readiness items or getting questions answered. Thus, the concept of the customer service hour was birthed.RIO launched the customer-service platform in 2023 and called

  • RIO Launches new DTS video series for IRs

    Headquarters Readiness and Integration Organization recently launched a series of Defense Travel System training videos for Individual Reservists.“Our DTS videos are part of a larger initiative to develop easy and accessible videos to assist IRs who create mission impact,” said MSgt. Iliah Duncan,