HAF is going to give crew rest waivers to WG/CC and possibly SQ/CC.
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2017/09/19/goldfein-crew-rest-decisions-will-soon-be-made-by-wing-squadron-commanders/
On one hand, I see empowering the lower level commanders, on the other, now we can pump those rookie numbers up.
"Goldfein said the Air Force doesn’t have a problem with airmen not getting enough crew rest, and he doesn’t expect the change to result in more waivers being granted."
This quote makes no sense. Of course there are no issues because it has to be waived at the flag level.