ReserveNet changes to ARCNet, welcomes Air National Guard members Published Sept. 14, 2009 ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) -- ReserveNet has a new name and a new mission. After a year of coordination between Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard officials, ARCNet was established Sept. 1 to provide ReserveNet capabilities to Air Guard members. Until now, only reservists had access to these resources used to train, communicate and prepare for executing their missions. The new name, ARCNet, was chosen to reflect users across the Air Reserve Component spectrum. "ARCNet will provide a standard ancillary training program for the Air National Guard," said Chief Master Sgt. Leo Kreifels of the Nebraska Air National Guard. "Prior to ARCNet, each wing created its own way of monitoring ancillary training requirements. The introduction of ARCNet will streamline the process across the Air National Guard." The Air Guard community currently is interested in using part of the ARCNet capability: ancillary training, management inspection and volunteer opportunity systems. Air Force reservists will continue to have access to the all of the previous ReserveNet capabilities, including reserve duty planning and participation and status management. Six Air National Guard units initially will have access to ARCNet. The National Guard Bureau plans to bring the remaining Air Guard units on board in 2010. "The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard face similar challenges in maintaining a fighting force of primarily part-time workers," said Lisa Woodson ARCNet program manager here. "Partnering together to address these challenges provides value for both sides." (Courtesy of Air Force Reserve Command News Service)