Air Force Reserve Memorandum: AFR Guidance for COVID-19 (February 10, 2023) — Air Force Officer v. Austin (Dkt. 133.1)
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A Department of the Air Force memorandum from HQ USAF/RE to AFR commanders and directors, Subject: Air Force Reserve (AFR) Guidance for COVID-19, filed as Document 133-1 on July 26, 2024 in Case No. 5:22-cv-00009-TES. It states that, in accordance with a January 23, 2023 Secretary of the Air Force memo, the Chief of Air Force Reserve rescinds the June 21, 2022 AFR COVID-19 Participation and TDY Guidance for Unvaccinated Members. It states that COVID-19 unvaccinated military members may participate under applicable Department of the Air Force Instructions or may request retirement (if eligible), resignation, or voluntary reassignment to the Individual Ready Reserve. It states that COVID-19 vaccination status is no longer a barrier to service in the AFR. It is signed by Lieutenant General John P. Healy, Chief of Air Force Reserve.
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Case 5:22-cv-00009-TES Document133-1 Filed 07/26/24 Page 2of2 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE WASHINGTON, DC FEB 1 MEMORANDUM FOR AFR COMMANDERS AND DIRECTORS EB 1 0 2023 FROM: HQ USAF/RE 1150 Air Force Pentagon Washington DC 20330-1150 SUBJECT: Air Force Reserve (AFR) Guidance for COVID-19 References: (a) Secretary of the Air Force memo, Rescission of 3 September 2021 Mandatory Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination of Department of the Air Force Military Members and 7 December 2021 Supplemental Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Policy memoranda, January 23, 2023 (b) Chief of Air Force Reserve memo, AF'R COVID-19 Participation and TDY Guidance for Unvaccinated Members, June 21, 2022 (Rescinded) 1. In accordance with reference (a), I hereby rescind reference (b). COVID-19 unvaccinated military members may: a. participate in accordance with applicable Department of the Air Force Instructions, policies, and Force Health Protection Guidance. b. request retirement (if eligible), resignation, or voluntary reassignment to the Individual Ready Reserve. Requests will be processed in accordance with applicable Department of the Air Force Instructions. 2. All military members will continue to follow applicable Force Health Protection guidance. 3. The AFR is fully engaged with SAF/MR, AF/A1, and the Air Force Personnel Center to develop Total Force processes, procedures, and instructions for removing qualifying adverse actions consistent with reference (a). We are working diligently to ensure these actions are addressed quickly and properly. Additional guidance is forthcoming. 4. Consistent with reference (a), COVID-19 vaccination status is no longer a barrier to service in the AFR. Individuals desiring to join the AFR should contact a recruiter to determine eligibility in accordance with standard accession processes and policies. 5. My POC for these issues is Colonel James A. Rigsbee. He may be reached via DSN 497-1215, Comm (478) 327-1215, or email at james.rigsbee.1@us.af.mil. JOHN P. HEALY Lieutenant General, USAF Chief of Air Force Reserve
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