The Air Force catcher's mitt

Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, said active duty Airmen are exactly the individuals we're trying to capture into the Air Force Reserve. "Every single one of those Airman, no matter who brought them into the Air Force -- active, Guard or Reserve -- is an investment we need to retain, so would like to make them Citizen Airmen for life."

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The Air Force catcher's mitt

Published Sept. 26, 2014
By Staff Sgt. Brent Skeen
459th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- Video news story on the Air Force Association convention discussing the value of the Air Reserve Component and how it becomes the "catcher's mitt" to retain skilled Airmen as they leave the active force.

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The Air Force catcher's mitt