Sept. 4, 2013 Sequestration impacts felt throughout Air Force Reserve Command The impact of sequestration on readiness and morale has been felt widely throughout Air Force Reserve Command units.Under the Budget Control Act of 2011 and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, across-the-board budget reductions, referred to as "sequestration," were initiated on March 1, 2013,
Sept. 4, 2013 National Commission reviews 'life-cycle' manpower costs Members of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force interviewed current and former senior defense leaders Aug. 27 about one of the service's major expenses.The commission sought information about the "fully-burdened life-cycle manpower costs" of active duty, Air National Guard and
Sept. 3, 2013 Finances Affect Service Members' Readiness, Official Says Financial readiness in service members' lives has a direct effect on mission readiness, the director of the Defense Department's office of family policy, children and youth said in a recent interview.Noting that financial instability can affect many aspects of service members' lives, from
Sept. 3, 2013 Acting SecAF answers Airmen's concerns Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning visited Scott Air Force Base, Ill Aug. 22 as part of his recent tour of bases to speak with Airmen about their concerns and to answer questions about the future of the Air Force.Since becoming the acting SecAF in June and having served as the
Sept. 3, 2013 AF tuition assistance application window delayed for FY14 Airmen applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility for and administration of the program.Due to these changes, the application window for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 will not open until Sept. 9 to allow for system updates.This program is
Sept. 3, 2013 First Sergeant: The road to the shirt First sergeant. When we hear the phrase, what do we think? Before we think too far, walk a day in the life of one and your insight on the person behind the diamond might change a little.A history filled with tradition, honor and pride precedes the title and the men and women who take on its
Aug. 26, 2013 Command chief: combating sexual assault takes team effort Eight weeks into his new job, the Air Force Reserve Command's top enlisted leader said combating sexual assault is his top priority and challenged Airmen to serve with integrity."I am asking you to be a wingman," Chief Master Sgt. Cameron B. Kirksey told 240 enlisted Airmen during a meeting Aug. 22
Aug. 23, 2013 AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1 Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the
Aug. 19, 2013 Inspired by nature: Innovative C-17 flight tests to save AF millions Air Mobility Command's chief scientist credited birds, dolphins and surfers for the success of recent ground-breaking C-17 Globemaster III flight tests expected to save the Air Force millions in annual fuel costs.Dr. Donald Erbschloe flew aboard the test flights involving surfing aircraft vortices
Aug. 15, 2013 New tuition assistance process eliminates up-front fees Air Force Reserve Command will implement a new tuition assistance payment process Oct. 1 that will eliminate up-front fees reservists pay for classes by enabling tuition payments to go directly to a university or college. "This new TA process will be a huge relief for our members," said Col. Heather