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| Author: | Lil Hitler [ 16 Sep 2007, 14:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Air Force Reserve to form A-10 associate units |
Old news but I don't recall seeing it posted on here. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123065507 Air Force Reserve to form A-10 associate units 8/22/2007 - WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- As part of the Air Force's total force integration, Air Force Reserve Command officials are teaming up with Air Combat Command officials to establish two A-10 Thunderbolt II associate units in October. A classic associate group of about 215 reservists will support the active duty 23rd Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. A smaller associate detachment of 14 reservists will augment the A-10 Formal Training Unit at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Reservists in the Moody group will fly and maintain the A-10s with the regular component under the classic associate unit structure. The first A-10C Thunderbolt II arrived at Moody Aug. 7. About 50 of the upgraded aircraft will move to the Georgia base as a part of force realignment. The Moody reservists will operate under their own command structure and report to the 442nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force Reserve A-10 unit at Whiteman AFB, Mo. Under the associate structure, the reservists at Davis-Monthan AFB will integrate functionally into the FTU but receive administrative support from the 917th Wing at Barksdale AFB, La. The Air Force Reserve wing flies its own A-10s there. \"The associate unit program begun in 1968 has served the Air Force and the Air Force Reserve well over the years,\" said Lt. Gen. John A. Bradley, chief of the Air Force Reserve and AFRC commander. \"By sharing equipment, we are able to train more people and make better use of resources.\" General Bradley said associate units make good business sense in another way because they capitalize on the experience and skills of reservists. Many reservists receive their training while serving in the regular Air Force before joining the Air Force Reserve. \"Through the associate unit programs, that training investment can be multiplied over and over as people come and go in a unit,\" General Bradley said. Development of ACC-gained Reserve fighter associate units began in March 1997 with the launching of the Fighter Reserve Associate Test program. At that time, a dozen reservists worked with the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw AFB, S.C., as part of a FRAT detachment. The success of that program led to the signing of an agreement in April 2003 by the commanders of ACC and AFRC to establish fighter associate units at ACC F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-15 Eagle locations. |
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| Author: | HogSnort [ 16 Sep 2007, 15:18 ] |
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Can a former \"Flying TIger\" get a waiver maybe? I dont think the reserves will take a 45 yr old out of shape fat guy! 
Goose...can you imagine the 2 week annuals with a group of the old guys getting in as reservists? Screw the age. weight policies.........take people for their knowledge and ability with a sweet old bird we all love! |
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| Author: | Hawg166 [ 16 Sep 2007, 17:02 ] |
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Does that mean there will be technician vacancies open ? |
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| Author: | Lil Hitler [ 16 Sep 2007, 20:10 ] |
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HogSnort, as long as you haven't been out of the military over 5 yrs yes. Hawg166, the rumors I've been hearing is they are worried they may not be able to fill the postions. Not sure if they're talking about filling the ARTs positons or regular reserves... however as I said, it's all rumors at this time |
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| Author: | prkiii [ 16 Sep 2007, 22:08 ] |
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Lil Hitler wrote: HogSnort, as long as you haven't been out of the military over 5 yrs yes.
Hawg166, the rumors I've been hearing is they are worried they may not be able to fill the postions. Not sure if they're talking about filling the ARTs positons or regular reserves... however as I said, it's all rumors at this time I'm meeting with a reserve recruiter soon to talk about the unit that'll be set up at Moody... |
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| Author: | Lil Hitler [ 16 Sep 2007, 22:37 ] |
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PK, the recruiter down here or up there? and let me know what you find out |
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| Author: | prkiii [ 17 Sep 2007, 04:47 ] |
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Lil Hitler wrote: PK, the recruiter down here or up there? and let me know what you find out
Up here...I had an appointment last week but he got sick....I'll keep ya posted... |
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| Author: | HogSnort [ 18 Sep 2007, 04:08 ] |
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Lil Hitler wrote: HogSnort, as long as you haven't been out of the military over 5 yrs yes.
Hawg166, the rumors I've been hearing is they are worried they may not be able to fill the postions. Not sure if they're talking about filling the ARTs positons or regular reserves... however as I said, it's all rumors at this time Seperated in 88 Hitler...........just a tad over the 5 year mark! Sure seems like only yesterday! |
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| Author: | sgtgoose1 [ 18 Sep 2007, 18:59 ] |
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Sheltie, They don't want \"Old Corp\" Crew Dawgs we're the \"C TEAM\" Only If the \"SH$& HIT THE FAN\" would they want the \"MIDNIGHT MAINTANCE TRAINED,PARTS STEALING,B1&HALF,RTV,RAG CARRING, GET THAT JET IN THE AIR , OLD ,OVER WEIGHT,CRIP CREWCHIEFS. They have that new \"Imagine to Keep up, PT all that stuff\" no room for 2 pack a day, Redman Chewing, Cigar Chomping, BEER DRINKING, Belly hanging over your belt Crew Chiefs like us. It aint the Old USAF Goose |
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