How Will Possible Tinker Layoffs Impact the CD5 Race?
Tinker chiefs discuss upcoming force management programs
1/24/2014 – TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. — The news is out. The Air Force is cutting 25,000 from its forces in a necessary move to curb spending.
Several expanded force management programs will be implemented this year. The fiscal 2014 programs include an enlisted retention program, chief master sergeant retention board, enlisted retention boards, enlisted quality force review boards, officer force shaping board, enhanced selective early retirement boards, a reduction in force board, and officer and enlisted voluntary separation pay incentives for Airmen in non-critical, overage specialties.
In four military “all-calls” last week, 72nd Air Base Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lavoie and 552nd Command Chief Master Sgt. Avery Woolridge came together to talk with Airmen and answer questions concerning the upcoming moves.
“A lot of people believe it won’t happen. This is happening. Be involved and talk to the first shirts,” said Chief Woolridge.