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

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

National commission reviews AF 'life-cycle' manpower costs

With a shrinking defense budget, increasingly consumed by manpower-associated costs, the Air Force of the future may be determined by how much we can afford, according to the Air Force Reserve's top officer. He stressed that finding how much an Airman's career costs through their "life-cycle" of

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,

AFRC 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

445 AW Airmen recognized at Dayton Dragons game

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

Reserve Officers Association expands eligibility to NCOs

Members of the Reserve Officers Association have expanded the organization's membership eligibility to include non-commissioned officers. Delegates to the association's annual convention overwhelmingly approved the measure over the weekend. The move opens the organization's doors to NCO ranks from

ARPC announces lieutenant colonel promotions

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials here announced results for the Calendar 2013 Air Force Reserve Line and Health Professions Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Boards today. These boards selected more than 500 Citizen Airmen for promotion.The selection boards convened at the center here

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