In-service recruiter to be at Malmstrom Oct. 28-30

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  • By Danielle Gregory
  • Tinker Public Affairs
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --  After separating from active duty, continuing on with an Air Force career may be easier than some think.

Master Sgt. Tim Tanner, Air National Guard Recruiter, is hoping to open doors to many of those Air Force members that are looking to stay involved in the Air Force. He is going to be at Malmstrom Oct. 28-30 to discuss the options with personnel here.

His job is to ensure all the active duty forces within his area of responsibility know the opportunities of their service and how they can continue their military career on a part-time basis.

"I want the member to know their options. Most Airmen soon realize after separation, that they miss many things about the Air Force. This is a way to stay connected and serve in their community," said Sergeant Tanner.

As a recruiter, he has the duties of interviewing possible candidates one-on-one, as well as giving separation briefings.

His job is to facilitate the Palace Chase and Palace Front programs. Palace Chase is a program that allows members to separate early. The Palace Front program simply allows members to transfer to the Guard or Reserve at their scheduled separation. Both programs eliminate any break in service that a member might sustain.

The requirements for the ANG and the AFR are the same as active duty. Members must be discharged honorably, have a good re- enlistment code, meet current physical standards, be Fit to Fight, have a current security clearance, not have unfavorable information on file and not be listed on a control roster. Members also have to be world-wide qualified and have a re-enlistment code that makes the person eligible to re-enlist.

"We are the truest of citizen Airman. The Air Guard plays a dual-role mission. First, we are the state's militia. The governor of each state is the commander in chief of their National Guard," said Sergeant Tanner. "We are utilized for whatever they deem necessary. Second, the President of the United States has the option to activate the Air National Guard for call to duty, fighting today's war on terrorism."

The AFR is a federal identity. They do not belong to the state, which means they can only be activated by the President.

For more information on the Air National Guard, Sergeant Tanner can be reached at DSN 339-4911 or by e-mail at timothy.tanner@tinker.af.mil.