This contact form is the first step for former Airmen and Guardians who were separated due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate and are interested in exploring opportunities to return to the Department of the Air Force. We value your past service and are committed to guiding you through the process.

To help us direct your inquiry and provide the most accurate information, please include the following details in your message:

1. Nature of Your Separation: Please specify whether your separation was:

- Involuntary discharge or transfer to the IRR
- Voluntary rather than receive the COVID-19 vaccine

2. Desired Return to Service Pathway: Please indicate your pathway of interest:

Reinstatement: This path requires you to apply to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) before you return to service. The board will then review your case and decide on any requested relief, such as correcting your military records, restoring your rank, and providing back pay or other compensation.

Re-accession: This option allows you to return to service without a prior AFBCMR determination. This means that you will not receive any restored service credit, back pay, promotion, record correction, etc. While you can rejoin more quickly, you still retain the right to submit an AFBCMR application for relief after you have returned to service.

3. Desired Service Component: If you have a preference, please let us know which component you wish to serve in.

- Active-Duty
- Air Force Reserve
- Air National Guard
- Space Force (for prior Guardians)

Once you submit the form, a representative will contact you to discuss the next steps. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you back.