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  • Valuing 'Citizen Airmen' in space today

    When asked to provide commentary on a subject of my choice, it took me about 10 seconds to pick a topic - the value of the Air Force Reserve in space today. The joining of 310th Space Wing "Citizen Airmen" alongside our regular Air Force mission partners across Air Force Space Command bases

  • In-house evaluation helps Reserve recruiters find right person for the job

    Active duty Air Force recruiters began offering applicants an unproctored online version of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, Nov. 1, 2013.The new Pre-screening, internet-delivered Computer Adaptive Test (PiCAT) is a practice test for the ASVAB, the comprehensive exam used by all

  • Leaders advise against merging Guard, Reserve

    Air Force Reserve leaders told members of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force that merging the Air Force Reserve with the Air National Guard would create little value and cause numerous adverse impacts - detracting from the broader goal of improving the Air Force

  • Air Force Reserve Command activates intelligence squadron

    Air Force Reserve Command's 10th Air Force activated the 38th Intelligence Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. during a ceremony October 26.The 38th is one of several new intelligence squadrons standing up under the 655th Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio,

  • Beale reservists form nonprofit to help injured veterans

    Patriots Honor, a nonprofit organization created by members of the 13th Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base Calif., held its inaugural golf tournament at Lincoln Hills Golf Course, Oct 18. 940th Wing leadership, along with former National Football League players, Medal of Honor recipient

  • Government shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions

    Below are frequently asked questions about the current government shutdown. Do you have questions you need answered in regard to the government shutdown and its impact on the Air Force? Post them in the comments below. We will research and try to find the answer(s) for you and respond to the post(s)

  • Hagel Announces Recall of Most Defense Department Civilians

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today he is recalling most of the Defense Department civilians who were placed on furlough as a result of the government shutdown which began Oct. 1."Today, I am announcing that most DOD civilians placed on emergency furlough during the government shutdown

  • Most AF civilians to return to work

    In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force will recall most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown. However, a significant number will not yet be able to return.In his memo, Hagel stated that

  • DOD spells out closure contingency plan guidance

    DOD officials today issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government shutdown results. Officials emphasize they still hope Congress can avoid that but say it is prudent to take such steps.The eight-page document gives basic guidance to commanders and directors