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Show Hilltop HILLTOP TIMES TIMES Aug. 22. 2013 3 Leaders discuss roles of Reserve components "synergistic benefits that will pay huge dividends" for national defense. "Earlier this year the newly created Air Force Special Operations Air Warfare Center stood up at Duke (Field, Fla.)" said Haddad. "This center brings together more than 500 active-duty and Reserve Airmen for the special operations mission." He added that the Air Force Reserve is planning to add five more "associate units" where Reservists share equipment and facilities with active-duty Airmen in the growing fields of cyberspace, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. As the defense budget continues to streamline and officials look for new ways to save money, talk often goes to merging the Guard and Reserve. "It's now more important than ever that those in the D.C. beltway understand there is a difference between the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve," said Haddad. "We are all brothers and sisters in arms ... but we need to remind people there are differences." The Air Force Reserve is a federal Title 10 force, always at the service of the president and secretary of defense. The Air National Guard maintains dual status, day-to-day serving in Title 32 at the service of a state's governor. Guardsmen serve under a Title 10 or federal status only when mobilized or as a volunteer with the consent of their state BY COL. BOB THOMPSON Air Force Reserve Public Affairs W ASHINGTON — Continuing to perform an operational role, while solving manpower costs and dealing with shrinking defense budgets highlighted topics discussed at the Reserve Officers Association 2013 National Security Symposium. More than 300 people attended the conference Aug. 7-10 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. They included senior leaders from the Department of Defense and its Reserve components. "There's lots of talk on operational verses strategic Reserve," said Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, chief of Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command. "Each service is a bit different, but for the Air Force, it is crucial we have 'Tier One' readiness." Tier One readiness means being ready to go immediately by keeping the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard trained to the same standards as the Regular Air Force. Speed is the decisive factor when crisis erupts, said Jackson during a panel discussion with his fellow Reserve component chiefs. During a "State of the Air Force Reserve" briefing, Maj. Gen. Richard S. Haddad, deputy to the chief of Air Force Reserve at the Pentagon, discussed a new organization expected to have BIRTHDAY "I just find it fitting that we are celebrating the concept (of the future) at the same time we are receiving that new capability" From page 1 short time, so with those kinds of achievements, those kinds of capabilities brought forth, it's worthwhile to take a moment to stop and just appreciate where we've been and how far we've come," Wiggins said. "The event is an opportunity to formally and symbolically acknowledge that we have a long and proud heritage that we need to live up to and we have unique challenges that no one has ever seen before," he added. The menu will feature chateaubriand, which is one of the most flavorful leadership. Haddad outlined the history of merger attempts in 1948, 1964 and 2003 and how the past proposals were not able to successfully save money and cover the requirements for a ready-now federal reserve and support the governor-controlled state militias. "So the talk of the Guard assimilating the Reserve or the Reserve assimilating the Guard likely isn't within political reality," said Haddad. "Better integration needs to be a focus of our efforts." "Today's debate should be centered on how to best capitalize on our strengths and core competencies to improve the Total Force team," said Jackson. "We're optimistic about the future, and we're working hard to shape the Air Force for the future fight in 2023." Jackson affirmed that federal laws such as Title 10 USC 12304(a) guarantee the Air Force Reserve is accessible for homeland support during national emergencies and natural disasters. Also, Title 10 USC 12304(b) provides combatant commanders and Department of Defense planners a way to incorporate costeffective Reservists into their reoccurring steady-state plans. Both laws were enacted in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act. The laws support today's "Operational Reserve" being critical to the daily operations of the U.S. military at home and around the world. MAJ. JASON WIGGINS, 75th Air Base Wing Command Post and Event Chairman and tender cuts from the tenderloin. A formal photographer will be there to allow participants to select photo choices and weather permitting the hangar doors will be open allowing for a mountain backdrop to the evening's events. "I think that it is fitting that the event happens to be the same day we are scheduled to receive our first F-35 for maintenance work on the depot side," said Wiggins. "I just find it fitting that we are celebrating the concept (of the future) at the same time we are receiving that new capability," he said. The committee features 30 members across Hill AFB. Wiggins finds COL. BOB THOMPSON/U.S. Air Force (From left) Marine Forces Reserve Commander Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, Chief of Air Force Reserve Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, and Reserve and Military Personnel Acting Director U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Rear Adm. Steven Day, discuss the future at a symposium. 1st Animal OGDEN VALLEY ROOTS & BLUES FESTIVAL North Fork Park, Liberty, DT August 23"-25rn It * Bettye LaVette * Bill Kirchen * John Mooney * The Hillbenders * The Atomics * The Sister Wives * The Legendary r-i Porch Pounders It it an exciting proposition that so many different aspects of Team Hill are involved. It has required many manhours and many members of the team are getting the opportunity to use hidden talents not required by the core mission. Wiggins said the committee has worked hard to make sure the event appeals to the broadest spectrum of people and to make sure that it is an enjoyable event. See your first sergeants for tickets. For more information contact Maj. Jason Wiggins at jason.wiggins@ hill.af.mil or by phone at 801-777-9739. UTA INITIATIVES From page 1 civilian is free from the threat of sexual harassment and assault," he wrote in a statement. "Our success depends on a dynamic and responsive approach. We, therefore, must continually assess and strive to improve our prevention and response programs." On May 6, the secretary directed the services and defense agencies to strengthen the program in commander accountability, command climate, victim advocacy and safety. The secretary's initiatives announced Thursday strengthen these areas further. They include: 1) The secretary directed the services to improve victim legal support. He directed the service secretaries to create a legal advocacy program to provide legal representation to sexual assault victims throughout the judicial process. 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