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Photo by Scott M. AshSecretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testify before the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations’ Defense Subcommittee Feb. 27 in Washington, D.C. The two leaders met with the House members to discuss the Air Force’s fiscal year 2016 President’s Budget Request.

AF leaders seek relief from sequestration-level funding

by Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III discussed the damaging effects of sequestration with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations’ Defense Subcommittee Feb. 27.

March 5, 2015 ×

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Hagel details defense ‘Plan B’ if sequestration continues

by Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

If sequestration continues into fiscal year 2014, the Defense Department will be forced to consider involuntary reductions-in-force for the civilian workforce, draconian cuts to military personnel accounts and a virtual halt to military modernization, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a letter to Senate leaders today.

July 11, 2013 ×

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Sandi Magill, prevention coordinator for U.S. Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg and Kaiserslautern Army Substance Abuse programs, talks with Lt. Cmdr. Jason Gabbard during a Brown Bag Lunch Session April 25 at the Sembach Community Center on Sembach Kaserne.

Brown bags offer buffer during uncertain times

Story and photo by Dijon Rolle
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern Public Affairs

Armed with a smile and an array of free goodies and gadgets, Sandi Magill carefully packs crisp brown paper bags for patrons dining at the Sembach Community Center April 25.

May 2, 2013 ×

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USAFE-AFAFRICA considers reduction in forces actions

by Capt. Reba Good
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs

Air Force officials announced April 17 that approximately 60 Air Force installations will implement the service’s civilian Reduction in Force authority effective through September to assist in the placement of employees not assigned against funded positions (termed “surplus employees”).

April 25, 2013 ×