T
he Air National Guard posted another slow recruiting month in July, achieving only 87 percent of its goal of 907 recruits. That puts the Air Guard down for six months in a row. However, its strong showing earlier in the fiscal year means it has averaged about 95 percent of its total Fiscal 2007 goal. And, the Pentagon says retention is still “within acceptable limits.” The active Air Force and Air Force Reserve Command each made 100 percent of their July goals.
The House Armed Services Committee on June 4 approved an amendment to a key defense policy bill that would bar the Air Force from retiring E-3 Sentry aircraft through fiscal 2027.