The RIO Buzz                                                                                             Vol 65

ANOTHER reminder that orders for annual tour for this FY MUST be requested in myFSS no later than 31 May.  If you haven’t lined up when you’re doing your AT, please make those arrangements soon!  Now, the Buzz:

FLU VACCINE – JUST OVER TWO WEEKS UNTIL MEMBERS ARE SENT TO THE IRR FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

As you all know, the annual flu shots are a MANDATORY part of military service. We still have a significant number of IRs that are showing “red” for the vaccine. RIO will be reaching out to those still showing overdue to ensure compliance. If you are looking for a RAR or have medical waiver, ensure you provide documentation verifying this. You can check your own vaccine status by checking your myIMR.  Submit your flu documentation at myFSS “Labs and Immunizations” category. If you are in seeking a RAR, have your AC MTF place you on a “temporary exemption” in ASIMS.

If you are having issues with your myFSS ticket please reach out to HQ RIO Medical at michael.miller.329@us.af.mil.

The CDC anticipates that Flu Vaccines will run out around 15 March. MEMBERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THEIR FLU VACCINE, OR AN EXCUSAL/WAIVER, WILL BE NON-VOLUNTARILY SENT TO THE IRR ON 15 MARCH.

myFSS ORDERS REQUEST “UNHANDLED FAULT” SHOULD BE FIXED

For the last few months members have been experiencing an “unhandled fault” when attempting to request orders in myFSS.  From what we are told, this has been fixed.  You may still experience it with other types of submissions, though.  In any case, the workaround is to upload a document when prompted, even if you don’t need to.  Any PDF or JPG will do.

IR VIRTUAL ALL CALL RECORDING AVAILABLE ON THE HQ RIO WEBSITE

We hope you were able to join us for yesterday’s virtual IR All Call.  If not, the recording is now available on the website HERE.  Be sure to watch it … we shared a lot of important information!

RSSB LIVE TRAINING 2 MARCH

ARPC Developmental Education will be holding a live training session to kick off the application window for the CY24B Reserve School Selection Board (RSSB). This Board selects AFR Officers of ranks O-1 through O-6 for short, hybrid, and seminar courses. This training will show the application process step-by-step along with other tips and recommendations to help all applicants be as successful as possible. It will be recorded and will be available afterwards for all those not able to attend. This one-hour training is scheduled for Saturday, 2 March at noon MST, 1400 EST. 

Click here to join the meeting or call in (audio only) +1 410-874-6750,,39345830#  Phone Conference ID: 393 458 30#

CHANGES TO POV TRAVEL FOR DISTANCES UNDER 400 MILES

An OMB memo was recently issued that prioritizes sustainable transportation by encouraging use of electric vehicles, rail, and public transit during official travel.  These changes expound on current policy that agencies should continue to select modes of transportation that are advantageous to the Government.  The change with the greatest impact to the JTR is that a POV will no longer be automatically considered advantageous if the trip is 400 miles or less one way and that all commercial travel options must be considered before a POV is authorized.  It is not 250 miles.  Note, the AO may still authorize a POV as being advantageous but only after considering all available commercial options, costs, and the mission.  Therefore, a constructed travel worksheet will be necessary for POV travel to and from your duty location if it is 250 miles or more.

NON-EAD COMMISSIONING PACKAGES DUE EARLY APRIL

Are you an enlisted iMA considering commissioning?  The next non-EAD Airman Commissioning board is coming up soon.  Packages are due to HQ RIO no later than 7 Apr.  Click HERE to get the info you need to put together your application.

HQ RIO PAY AND TRAVEL IS HIRING

Civilian Employment Opportunity!  RIO has financial management positions available in the reserve pay office and travel reimbursement office.  This is a great opportunity grow or begin your government civilian career.  If you have previous finance experience, to include positions outside of the government, and are interested in supporting your fellow IRs, send your resume to Lt Col J. Darren Mattheis, john.mattheis.4@us.af.mil.

Want to help with the RIO cause? Want to ensure we keep paying members in a timely manner? Want long-term orders?  RIO has multiple RPA opportunities to support financial operations.  If you have previous DTS or military pay experience, and are interested in supporting your fellow IRs, send your resume, CDB, last 3 EPRs/EPBs, fitness assessment report, and ARCNet individual readiness report to Lt Col J. Darren Mattheis, john.mattheis.4@us.af.mil.  Remote telework may be considered. 

v/r,

Col Nathan “N8” Day

HQ RIO Commander