If the President declares an emergency or natural disaster, and a state governor requests the assistance, Air Force Reservists, along with reservists from the other services, may now be called to duty to help out for up to 120 days, stated Air Force Reserve officials in a release. National Guardsmen, who normally operate under state Title 32 authority, have normally served in this role, as opposed to the reservists who operate under federal Title 10 authority. However, the Fiscal 2012 defense authorization act permits these reserve mobilizations, according to the May 20 release. “Mobilizing needed reservists will help sustain their support for longer periods and make operations more efficient,” said Air Force Reserve Chief Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner. “We mobilize reservists to handle contingencies overseas, so it makes sense that we do that to take care of our own country.” The law also permits reserve mobilizations for extended periods to support theater security missions around the world, states the release.
New Air Force PT Uniforms to Hit Shelves in July
May 1, 2024
The Air Force’s new physical training uniforms have been a long time coming. The clothing set was first unveiled in 2021, with a promised 2022 debut. But supply chain issues delayed its arrival multiple times, according to the Air Force. But finally, Airmen are expected to be able to buy…