Air Force tests ability to recall retirees

Retired Air Force majors and master sergeants take part in the 2009 Push-Pull exercise at Lackland AFB. This is the first time Push-Pull used retirees, all of whom volunteered to take part. The exercise tested the ability of the Air Force to recall Airmen with specific skills should their expertise be needed in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Brian McGloin)

Air Force tests ability to recall retirees

Retired Air Force majors and master sergeants take part in the 2009 Push-Pull exercise at Lackland AFB. This is the first time Push-Pull used retirees, all of whom volunteered to take part. The exercise tested the ability of the Air Force to recall Airmen with specific skills should their expertise be needed in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Brian McGloin)

Future Alamo Wing Reservists take the oath of enlistment between the first and second periods of a San Antonio Rampage hockey game.

Future Alamo Wing reservists enlist during a mass enlistment ceremony held between the first and second periods of a San Antonio Rampage hockey game. The new members of the U.S. Air Force Reserve were welcomed by cheers and applause from the fans nearly filling the stadium. Brig. Gen. John C. Fobian, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, conducted the ceremony and, followed by members of the 433rd Recruiting Squadron, was the first to welcome the Alamo Wing's 15 newest members. The new Recruits will begin Air Force Basic Military Training, at Lackland, at various times in the next few months. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Brian McGloin)

Future Alamo Wing Reservists take the oath of enlistment between the first and second periods of a San Antonio Rampage hockey game.

Future Alamo Wing reservists enlist during a mass enlistment ceremony held between the first and second periods of a San Antonio Rampage hockey game. The new members of the U.S. Air Force Reserve were welcomed by cheers and applause from the fans nearly filling the stadium. Brig. Gen. John C. Fobian, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, conducted the ceremony and, followed by members of the 433rd Recruiting Squadron, was the first to welcome the Alamo Wing's 15 newest members. The new Recruits will begin Air Force Basic Military Training at various times in the next few months. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Brian McGloin)

Future Alamo Wing Reservists take the oath of enlistment between the first and second periods of a San Antonio Rampage hockey game.

Future Alamo Wing reservists enlist during a mass enlistment ceremony held between the first and second periods of a San Antonio Rampage hockey game. The new members of the U.S. Air Force Reserve were welcomed by cheers and applause from the fans nearly filling the stadium. Brig. Gen. John C. Fobian, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, conducted the ceremony and, followed by members of the 433rd Recruiting Squadron, was the first to welcome the Alamo Wing's 15 newest members. The new Recruits will begin Air Force Basic Military Training at various times in the next few months. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Brian McGloin)

Future Alamo Wing Reservists take the oath of enlistment between the first and second periods of a San Antonio Rampage hockey game.

Future Alamo Wing reservists enlist during a mass enlistment ceremony held between the first and second periods of a San Antonio Rampage hockey game. The new members of the U.S. Air Force Reserve were welcomed by cheers and applause from the fans nearly filling the stadium. Brig. Gen. John C. Fobian, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, conducted the ceremony and, followed by members of the 433rd Recruiting Squadron, was the first to welcome the Alamo Wing's 15 newest members. The new Recruits will begin Air Force Basic Military Training at various times in the next few months. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Brian McGloin)