RETENTION RESOURCE HUB

Serve with Pride, Stay with Purpose: Explore benefits and opportunities in our new DCANG Retention Resources Hub.

How to Reenlist

NOTE: the Retention Office does NOT handle reenlistments. You'll primarily work with your CSS team. Follow the steps below to get started.

Before You Start:  Meet with your Unit Career Advisor (UCA) 9 to 12 months before your ETS to complete the required survey.

Reenlistment Process:

  1. Work with your CSS team to confirm eligibility. Your CSS will provide a Reenlistment Worksheet, which your Commander must sign first. The Retention Office Manager (ROM) will sign after. 
  2. Email your commander-signed worksheet to 113WG.RS.Retention@us.af.mil. We'll review, mark your eligible incentives, and sign. You may need to send Fitness (via MyFitness) and PCARS (via vMPF).
  3. Schedule your reenlistment with your CSS team and email us the date and terms of your reenlistment. 
  4. Understand your incentives before reenlisting. Don't assume eligibility since programs may change. 

CAREER MOTIVATION PROGRAM

  • Career Motivation Program (CMP)

    PURPOSE:

    The CMP is a proactive process to engage members and help commanders address retention issues. It includes periodic interviews to discuss career plans and goals. 

    BENEFITS:

    The UCA program fosters communication, helping members with decisions like education benefits and bonuses. It encourages meaningful dialogue between members and commanders, strengthening team cohesion. 

    Reference: DAFI 36-2670

  • CMP SURVEY TYPES

    UNIT CAREER ADVISOR (UCA) STRUCTURE: 

    UCAs, appointed by commanders, manage CMP surveys, ensuring they are completed and reviewed. UCA facilitates discussions between members and commanders. 

    SURVEY TYPES:

    • Initial CMP Surveys: provided within 90 days of transfer or return from Tech School
    • Reenlistment CMP Surveys: provided within 9 to 12 months before an ETS
    • Follow-up CMP Surveys: for those no planning to reenlist, 3 to 6 months before an ETS

Other Training/Resources

SparkX Cell Classes: Classes to develop your skills include Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate

Free Access to SparkX Cell: Free access to use to work on projects for work or your personal projects from; laser engraving equipment, 3D mapping, 3D printing, adaptive manufacturing and CAD, digital products, and virtual and augmented reality.

D.C. AIR NATIONAL GUARD CAREERS

Visit our Careers Page to discover exciting part-time and full-time opportunities with the D.C. Air National Guard!

DCANG Careers

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

  • D.C. Tuition Assistance: Visit our D.C. Tuition Assistance page to learn more about $12,500 per Fiscal Year in benefits available for 153 schools both in the NCR, out of state and across the U.S to have each level from your degree from your associate to your doctorate paid for. 
  • Federal Tuition Assistance: Applicable to AGRs or individuals on active orders for >90 days. Up to $4.5K per Fiscal Year, $750 per credit. You can use for one degree per level up to a master's degree. Apply at https://afvec.us.af.mil.
  • Montgomery GI Bill Benefit: As a full-time student, receive $466.00 per month, with rates decreasing to $349.00 for 3/4 time, $233.00 for 1/2 time, and $116.50 for part-time study (more info in GI Bill section below).
  • CLEP, DANTES and Pearson VUE Tests: To save time going to class and instead take a test to get college credits, you can take schedule free tests via the University of MD sponsored CLEP, DANTES (DSST) and Pearson VUE Tests available to military members and spouses. Schedule your tests at National Testing Center | JB Andrews
  • Community College of the Air Force (CCAF): Upon enlistment, all members are automatically enrolled in this college-accredited degree program, translating your technical and on-the-job training into college-level semester hours. College credits are earned at Basic training and upon graduating technical training, putting you over half-way to an associate's degree.
  • Leadership and Management Courses: Leadership and management courses are offered either in-residence or by correspondence. Upon completing leadership courses, additional college credits are granted and counted towards CCAF degrees.
  • On-the-Job Training: Gain hands-on experience and build valuable skills through on-the-job training, preparing you for a successful transition to civilian employment.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

GI BILL & TRANSFER OF EDUCATION BENEFITS