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    Upcoming Boards

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    Ohio (180th FW) has a deadline of October 15th. As far as fighter units go, that's the last one I know about right now. Of course, there are a number of non-fighter units hiring right now too, such as 143rd in Rhode Island who are accepting packets until the 30th. 

    The 180th actually changed their deadline and they moved it up significantly. Packages were due by 31 August.

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    Upcoming Boards

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

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    What application deadlines are still open? Does anyone have the contact info for a Reserves recruiter? I tried contacting a local recruiter, but I haven't gotten anywhere with them.

    Are you talking about fighter units or all unit? Most fighter units I think are done for the year, save for maybe Boise. Their deadline was December of last year so that might be something to look into. Haven't seen anything from DC or Fresno. As for the AFRC recruiter, use the reserve website or preferably call the 800 number and tell them you want the contact information for their officer ascension recruiter in your area and they'll hook you up.

    Upcoming Boards

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    Here's some of the boards I was tracking for this year and thought I would throw it up so guys might have an idea what times unit might open up hiring next year. A few are missing (Boise & Hawaii off the top of my head). Hawaii doesn't seem to advertise at all and only seems to give out the board info to those who reach out and contact them and it seems like they accept applications early in the year with interviews around April-ish but I'm not 100% on that. Boise apps were due in December of last year and their board was in March. Good luck all.

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    Upcoming Boards

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    Is anyone aware of any upcoming boards for fighter wings after this Fall (Perhaps starting Nov. 2015)? Or any good leads/hunches for places to start asking? I've found 3 units with boards in early 2016 so far. Thanks.

    180FW in Toledo should be having a board around November. Out of curiosity, what units are you tracking for early 2016?

    Save the A-10: Give It to the Army

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    The Air Force A-10 fighter aircraft divestment decision came out of a strategy-based, portfolio-wide review of alternatives used to develop the budget at lower than previously anticipated levels. The Department of Defense (DOD) and Air Force strategic guidance prioritized, among other things, fifth-generation aircraft such as the F-35, readiness, and multirole aircraft, while placing a lower priority on single-role aircraft like the A-10. In developing its fiscal year 2015 budget request, the Air Force examined its entire portfolio in light of this guidance and concluded that the benefits of divesting the A-10 outweighed the cost of retaining it. DOD reviewed and approved the Air Force A-10 divestment decision and submitted this as part of the fiscal year 2015 budget request.

    The Air Force has not fully assessed the cost savings associated with A-10 divestment or its alternatives. In its fiscal year 2015 budget request, the Air Force estimated that divesting the A-10 would allow it to save $4.2 billion over its 5-year budget plan; however, our analysis found that the Air Force’s estimated savings are incomplete and may overstate or understate estimated savings. In presenting its budget to Congress, the Air Force provided a number of alternatives to A-10 divestment that would also result in approximately $4.2 billion in cost savings. However, these alternatives were rough estimates that were illustrative only and not fully considered as alternatives to A-10 divestment, according to Air Force officials.

    Finally, Air Force divestment of the A-10 will create potential gaps in close air support (CAS)—a mission involving air action against hostile targets in proximity to friendly forces—and other missions, and DOD is planning to address some of these gaps. For example, A-10 divestment results in an overall capacity decrease in the Air Force’s CAS-capable fleet. This capacity reduction is mitigated by phasing A-10 divestment over several years and by introducing the F-35 into the fleet, but Air Force documentation also shows that the F-35’s CAS capability will be limited for several years. Air Force analysis shows that divestment of the A-10 would increase operational risks in one DOD planning scenario set in 2020. Divestiture of the A-10 could also contribute to gaps due to the training focus of its aircrews, its wide range of weapons, and its operational capabilities, including its ability to operate in austere environments and under the weather. Further, the A-10 is currently either the only or best Air Force platform to conduct certain missions, such as complex ones requiring aircraft specifically trained to coordinate rescue missions, escort helicopters, and suppress enemy forces or countering swarming small boats that could pose a threat to U.S. ships. In order to mitigate the loss of the A-10, the Air Force is considering a number of steps including transitioning A-10 personnel to F-16 and F-15E units that will have an increased focus on CAS and studying whether the F-16 or F-15E can replace the A-10 in some of its other missions. DOD is also planning on increasing the proportion of training that can be performed on simulators. As agreed with committee staff, GAO will be conducting a more-detailed assessment of these issues and report the final results later this year.

    GAO - Preliminary Observations on Air Force A-10 Divestment

    AFRES unsponsored slots

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

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    I went through the unsponsored track and got selected by AFRC in the January 2015 board. I'm currently in OTS at Maxwell. I just did a phone interview with the 305th Rescue Squadron out of Davis-Monthan, and they're going to sponsor me! I'm going to fly the HH-60!

    Congrats! Did you initially contact them or did they reach out to you?

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