(This was sent to all IMAs and PIRRs 24 Mar 2026. If you did not receive it in your personal email, please log in to the vMPF and make sure you have a good personal email in that system.)

RIO Buzz                                                                                                            Vol 115
 

IRs,
Please take care of the required actions listed below ASAP. The next IR All Call is scheduled for 08 May at 1400 MT.  Now on to the Buzz!

ACTION REQUIRED: 2026 TASKORD Acknowledgement Required
Deadline: PASSED

• Action Required: All Individual Reservists (IRs) must read and acknowledge CAFR TASKORD 2026-01 from Lt Gen John P. Healy, Chief of the Air Force Reserve.
• TASKORD and instructions for acknowledgement can be found here:  MANDATORY – CAFR TASKORD 2026-01 Acknowledgement > Headquarters RIO > Guidance Updates

ACTION REQUIRED: Ensure Your Readiness
As an Individual Reservist it is your responsibility to ensure that all of the systems are updated with your current information.

• Update  Your Contact Information: Ensure your current phone number, email, and mailing address are on file.
  • vMPF: Verify and update your Virtual Record of Emergency Data (vRED) at https://af.okta.mil/
  • AFPAAS: Confirm your data is current at https://afpaas.af.mil
  • DEERS: Review and update your information at https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/
  • AtHoc: Ensure your contact details are correct in your unit’s AtHoc system
• Review Family Care Plan: Verify your family care plan is current and all necessary arrangements are in place.
  • Coordinate with your Active Component
• Check Insurance: Confirm your life insurance and other policies are up-to-date.
  • Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) can be accessed by logging into https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/
• Confirm Readiness Status: Ensure all medical and training requirements for readiness are complete.
  • Review your medical readiness at MyIMR

ACTION REQUIRED: Leave Carry Over/Sellback Election
Deadline: 01 May 2026
Members who have unused accrued leave and wish to carry over their leave balance to a new long-tour ADOS order must make their election in myFSS.

• Action Required: Log into myFSS to make your election.  More here: ACTION REQUIRED: Master Leave Record Carryover Election (60-Day Window) > Headquarters RIO > Guidance Updates
• What Happens Next: Beginning 01 May 2026, the RIO Reserve Pay Office (RPO) will start processing sellbacks for members who have not made an election to carry over.
• Note: Due to the number of cases and available technicians, processing will occur on a rolling basis over the next several months until all eligible cases are completed.
• Refer to: DAF1089A Election Only Quick Guide found here: https://www.hqrio.afrc.af.mil/Quick-Guides/ 

REMINDER: FY26 Annual Tour (AT) Orders Deadline
Deadline: 31 May 2026

• Action Required: To ensure timely processing and funding, we strongly recommend submitting your requests as soon as possible.
• Warning: Submitting requests after the deadline does not guarantee funding availability, and late requests may not be executable.
• Note: If you are uncertain about the exact dates, you can submit your AT request with your best estimate and modify it later.  That will ensure funds are obligated. Late submissions are not guaranteed to be funded.

ACTION REQUIRED: Complete Your BAH Recertification
Deadline: 01 JUL 2026
All Individual Reservists (IRs) are required to recertify their BAH status, including those who are single and do not claim dependents. Fill out DAF Form 594 (ensure you are using the 20221207 version). 
 
For instruction on how to fill out the BAH recertification use this link: BAH Quick Guide 
To submit your BAH recertification use this link: myFSS  ACTION REQUIRED: Update on Measles Vaccinations Requirement for Medical Readiness

• Action Required: All IR Airmen are now required to have two measles vaccinations documented.
• UPDATE: There is currently an issue with the series counter in ASIMS. This has resulted in the series column not reflecting the actual number of shots given for MMR. If you are green for MMR in your MyIMR, you have met the requirement regardless of what the series number reflects. No action is needed in this instance. If not, please see below for guidance.

 

• Check Your Status: Review your medical readiness at MyIMR
• Get Support:
  • Attend the Customer Service Hour on Thursdays to speak with medical staff.
  • Submit a myFSS case using the "myIMA" tile for questions.
• Refer to: DAFI 48-110: https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_sg/publication/afi48-110/afi48-110.pdf

Medical Readiness Requirements
HIV Testing: All required HIV testing MUST be completed at a Military Treatment Facility (MTF). Tests from civilian facilities, including the VA, are not valid for readiness purposes. These labs cannot send samples to the designated military repository.

• Official Guidance: Refer to AFI 44-178

Dental Examinations: A military dental exam is required every three years to maintain your readiness status.

• Official Guidance: AFMAN47-101

Customer Service Hour Offered on Saturdays Starting in April
To provide enhanced support for our IR Airmen, we are pleased to announce additional Customer Service Hours, available on Saturdays starting this April. These sessions are designed to provide you with additional dedicated time to get your questions answered.
Schedule & Topics

• This new Customer Service Hour will be offered on the second (0800-0900 MT) and fourth (1400-1500 MT) Saturday of the month in addition to the standing blocks on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• The breakout rooms will be focused exclusively on pay, orders and travel.

ACTION REQUIRED: MSD/HYT Waivers for Individual Reservists

• Submit Your Waiver 12 Months in Advance
  • Individual Reservists (IRs) approaching their Mandatory Separation Date (MSD) or High Year Tenure (HYT) must submit a waiver package at least 12 months before their expiration date. This timeline is necessary to ensure sufficient time for routing, corrections, and final approval by HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC).
• Maintain Your Service Eligibility
  • You are not authorized to perform duties beyond your MSD/HYT without an approved waiver. This restriction applies even if you are meeting a board or have accepted orders that extend past your separation date.
  • If a waiver is not approved, eligible members will be transferred to the Retired Reserve on their scheduled MSD/HYT.
• Request Your Waiver Packet
  • To obtain the waiver template and instructions, please submit a ticket through the myFSS system.

Very Respectfully,
HQ RIO