Military Personnel Section Hosts Open House Published Jan. 22, 2016 By Tech. Sgt. Jim Brock 910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- The Military Personnel Section (MPS) provides information on everything from completing an official Enlisted Performance Report (EPR), to where to find official electronic records for individual service members. MPS sponsored its 2nd annual open house during the unit training assembly here Jan. 10, 2016. Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer McKendree, MPS superintendent, explained that office downsizing is one of the reasons MPS hosted an open house. “So many actions are now self-service that we want to make people aware of this, and what they need to do to independently,” said McKendree. “We are just providing some hands-on practice.” Split into two sessions, the event covered information on a number of topics from preparing and processing awards and decorations to navigating a military career. MPS speakers answered questions about promotions, retirement points and opportunities like the Deserving Airman Program that gives enlisted members the opportunity to become commissioned officers. Staff Sgt. Brian Gilbert of Logistical Readiness Squadron attended the Open House. “I’m prior Navy, so things work differently,” said Gilbert. “It’s good to get to know how things work as I intend on retiring in nine years.” “Fear of the unknown often keeps people away from doing things, especially on the computer,” said McKendree. “When it’s dealing with your personal records you don’t want to mess up something, so we’re here to help.” McKendree said that the Military Personnel Section plans to host the event annually. Service members with MPS related questions should call 609 -1095 for assistance.