On April 21, Naval Information Force Reserve (NAVIFORES) honored its youngest heroes with a special “Bring Your Child to Work Day” celebration, held in recognition of the Month of the Military Child. Hosted at NAVIFORES headquarters in Fort Worth, the event welcomed the children of military and...

Whether refining onboarding workflows, wiring RPA into back‑office finance, or opening Sailors’ eyes to the promise of AI, Lt. Christopher M. Gregory embodies the Navy Reserve’s relentless push for readiness through innovation. In a fight where seconds and clicks matter, his work ensures the Fleet...

The Navy Reserve Force is officially 100% manned. This week, the Reserve reached its authorized strength of 57,700 Sailors for Fiscal Year 2025, the first time since 2020, reinforcing the Navy’s ability to project power, respond to global contingencies, and deliver warfighting capabilities across...

In February 2022, DOD Instruction 1336.01 directed all branches of service to develop and implement the DD-214-1 within three years. The form is a consolidated official summary record of career points and active service periods, ensuring Reservists receive veterans’ benefits to which they are...

On a stifling summer day in August 2023, during an aerial firefighting mission near Springerville, Arizona, Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) First Class (AWF1) Edgar Silva found himself at the center of a life-or-death emergency. A veteran of both Marine and Navy service, Silva’s training, experience,...