DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --
Throughout an Airman's career, their goals both personally and professionally may change along the way. Whether they’re on their first enlistment or 10 years in, there are avenues available for Airmen to change their status of serving in the Air Force.
Every third Wednesday of the month, Airmen are able to learn about different ways in which they can continue to serve their country by attending the Palace Chase briefing at the Dyess Hangar Center at 10 a.m.
The purpose of this briefing is to educate Airmen on what the Air Force Reserve is and how it can benefit them should they choose to leave active duty.
“For me, the best benefit of joining the Air Force Reserves is having the flexibility to go wherever I wanted while pursuing my individual goals,” said Master Sgt. Gideon Curry, 7th Force Support Squadron reserve recruiter.
The seminar focused on the difference between Palace Chase and Palace Front, the application process for both full and part-time positions in the Reserve and a general discussion based on questions that members may have.
“Palace Chase is an active duty Air Force program that is facilitated by your local In-Service Recruiters,” said Master Sgt. Chase Kaiuwailani, 301st Fighter Wing reserve recruiter. “When someone schedules a meeting with us, we will recommend a decision on what we think is right for the member. Every case is different, but we want to provide guidance for members to ensure they make an educated and informed decision.”
The briefing is available to all enlisted active duty members who have completed at least half of their enlistment, as well as active duty officers who have completed at least two-thirds of their service commitment.
“I recommend that all members who may be interested to come to the mass briefing and educate themselves on the opportunity,” said Curry. “After that, you can schedule an appointment with us and we’ll focus on your specific situation, as well as help you come up with a plan.”