It appears that there is widespread disgruntlement over a recent directive that would have Air Reserve Technicians in Air Force Reserve Command wear uniforms even while working in their civilian status. We reported last week about grumblings on the East Coast, now there is a report from California that ARTs at March Air Reserve Base also has sparked protest and possible union involvement. The new directive affects some 6,500 ARTs represented by unions; another 4,300 ARTs already wear uniforms, reports The Press Enterprise.
President Donald Trump’s nominee for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff touted his highly unusual background for the job as an asset and reaffirmed his commitment to stay apolitical during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on April 1.