It appears that there is widespread disgruntlement over a recent directive that would have Air Reserve Technicians in Air Force Reserve Command wear uniforms even while working in their civilian status. We reported last week about grumblings on the East Coast, now there is a report from California that ARTs at March Air Reserve Base also has sparked protest and possible union involvement. The new directive affects some 6,500 ARTs represented by unions; another 4,300 ARTs already wear uniforms, reports The Press Enterprise.
F-35As from the Vermont Air National Guard have deployed to Puerto Rico in recent days, continuing a major buildup of U.S. Air Force assets in Latin America aimed at combating drug trafficking and pressuring the regime of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
