It's a great time to be a Citizen Airman Published Feb. 3, 2017 By Col. Christopher D. Ogren 477th Fighter Group, Commander JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Reserve Family - The winter dark ages are starting to subside, somewhat, & we remain diligently engaged in our Air Dominance (POWER) mission both in Alaska and downrange. It is a great time to be a Citizen Airmen - the new POTUS is tasking his new SecDef for a readiness assessment with an eye towards asking the Congress for supplemental $$ for both FY17 & FY18. This is all goodness because I know we often times have more military volunteerism then days and dollars. On the civilian side, { a quick sentence here about the civilian hiring freeze - best data available }. So thanks for getting the mission done with our 3 WG PARTNERS & thanks for rolling with the punches. See you at the Airmen of the Year (PEOPLE) celebration on 11 February! All the best - Beldar