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Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller was just named commander of the Air Force Reserve. This is what she wants for its future.
In June, Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller was chosen to serve as the first female commander of the Air Force Reserve — a position that makes her one of the highest ranking women in the military. And over the four years she will spend in the post, she intends to leave her mark by making the Air Force Reserve a diverse component of the armed forces, with an important role for anyone who volunteers to join.
As she entered the New York City Air Force public affairs office conference room with a press officer and her sister, she wore a kind smile. She had piercing blue eyes and a firm handshake, and as she greeted me, she remarked that she was looking forward to visiting the 9/11 Memorial after the interview but was very happy to have had the chance to sit down with Task & Purpose.
Miller’s career spans nearly 35 years. She spent eight years on active duty before choosing to switch to the full-time reserves. A few years after that transition, Miller decided to open a restaurant and really take advantage of the reserve status to try her hand at dual military-civilian life.
In June, Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller was chosen to serve as the first female commander of the Air Force Reserve — a position that makes her one of the highest ranking women in the military. And over the four years she will spend in the post, she intends to leave her mark by making the Air Force Reserve a diverse component of the armed forces, with an important role for anyone who volunteers to join.
As she entered the New York City Air Force public affairs office conference room with a press officer and her sister, she wore a kind smile. She had piercing blue eyes and a firm handshake, and as she greeted me, she remarked that she was looking forward to visiting the 9/11 Memorial after the interview but was very happy to have had the chance to sit down with Task & Purpose.
Miller’s career spans nearly 35 years. She spent eight years on active duty before choosing to switch to the full-time reserves. A few years after that transition, Miller decided to open a restaurant and really take advantage of the reserve status to try her hand at dual military-civilian life.
This Is The Future Of The Air Force Reserve
Posted from taskandpurpose.com
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Thanks for this great article, she sounds like a lady that has all her ducks in a row.
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So far she is saying all the right things. But so many areas are out of her control. Like the budget for example. The lack of funds is killing both the active and reserve side of the AF. I would like to see her increase the IMA program (reserves assigned to active duty units) back to the numbers it once saw.
Most of AFRC's issues can be resolved with increased funding. So I wish her luck in that area. But I like what I see so far, she seems pretty squared away.
Most of AFRC's issues can be resolved with increased funding. So I wish her luck in that area. But I like what I see so far, she seems pretty squared away.
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