The U.S. Air Force is accepting applications for the Career Intermission Program (CIP) through Sept. 12 from active-duty and career status active Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen. CIP provides Airmen the opportunity for a one-time temporary transition from active duty to the Individual Ready Reserve for up to three years to meet personal or professional needs outside the service. Program participants sign an agreement that says they will to return to active duty in the same component from which they separated, and serve two months of active duty for every month of CIP participation. Additional information and eligibility requirements can be found on myPers; select 'Any' from the search function and enter keyword 'CIP.'
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