In-service recruiter informs Airmen about options Published March 18, 2011 By Senior Airman Allison M. Boehm 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Active duty Airmen who are considering separating from the military have options, and the in-service recruiter at Barksdale, home of Air Force Global Strike Command, is working to ensure those individuals are fully aware of all possible options before that decision is made. Master Sgt. Daniel Sorrentino, Barksdale AFB in-service recruiter, understands the process active-duty Airmen complete once they decide to separate from the Air Force and works to help educate Airmen on the Palace Front and Palace Chase programs. "Deciding it is time to separate can come with its own set of challenges," Sergeant Sorrentino said. "Everyone comes in for one reason or another; no one is forced just as everyone has their own reason for separating. These programs give the Airmen a chance to continue their military career and be part of this family. It's a win-win for the applicant and the Air Force." In-service recruiters provide many valuable services to Airmen, but their primary function is to transfer active-duty members to the Air Force Reserve. "I am responsible to meet with all individuals who are separating from Air Force active duty," said Sergeant Sorrentino. "The Palace Front Program and the Palace Chase Program allows an active duty Airmen to transfer over to the Air Force Reserves." During the briefing, Sergeant Sorrentino shares information about opportunities to transition from active duty Air Force into the Air Force Reserve through the Palace Chase and Palace Front programs. The Palace Front Program is for Airmen who have reached their normal date of separation and wants to transfer to the Air Force Reserve. The Palace Chase Program allows Airman to separate earlier than their date of separation as long as at least half of their initial enlistment is served. Airmen who attended his briefing see the benefit. "Being informed on all the options available to me really allowed me to make a fully-informed decision that was in my best interest," said Senior Airman Shawn Carvin, 26th Operational Weather Squadron. Sergeant Sorrentino says, the Air Force Reserve has many of the same benefits that active duty does which includes education, on-base privileges, medical and dental coverage, pay, travel, promotions, recognition, and a sense of belonging to a team and urges Airmen to remember, "The Air Force Reserve is always looking for highly qualified people." Enlisted reserve briefings take place every Monday at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information call 318-529-3029.