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Chief Johnson meets 910th Reservists

By Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi, 910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs / Published February 19, 2019

Chief Master Sgt. Imelda B. Johnson, the 22nd Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant, visited Youngstown Air Reserve Station, February 9th, 2019. During her stay, Johnson met with more than 35 Air Force Reserve non-commissioned officers. During the meet-and-greet, Johnson opened the floor to the Airmen so they may voice their questions, concerns and experiences within the current Air Force Reserve structure. A myriad topics were discussed: the optimization of training, commissioning opportunities, Airmen retention, ramifications of a possible government shutdown and benefits concerning retirement and higher education. Johnson said that the purpose of the event was to pass on knowledge and to get people to start thinking outside the box and sharing their expertise.
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Chief Master Sgt. Imelda B. Johnson, the 22nd Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant, met more than 35 non-commissioned officers during a meet-and-greet at the 910th Airlift Wing’s Headquarters Building on Youngstown Air Reserve Station, February 9th, 2019. The Reserve Citizen Airmen were active in voicing their questions, concerns and experiences with Johnson. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

Chief Master Sgt. Imelda B. Johnson, the 22nd Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant, visited Youngstown Air Reserve Station, February 9th, 2019. During her stay, Johnson met with more than 35 Air Force Reserve non-commissioned officers. During the meet-and-greet, Johnson opened the floor to the Airmen so they may voice their questions, concerns and experiences within the current Air Force Reserve structure. A myriad topics were discussed: the optimization of training, commissioning opportunities, Airmen retention, ramifications of a possible government shutdown and benefits concerning retirement and higher education. Johnson said that the purpose of the event was to pass on knowledge and to get people to start thinking outside the box and sharing their expertise.
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Technical Sgt. James A. Hammond, the assistant chief of operations for the Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, poses a question to Chief Master Sgt. Imelda B. Johnson, the 22nd Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant, at the 910th Airlift Wing’s Headquarters Building on Youngstown Air Reserve Station, February 9th, 2019. The meet-and-greet covered a variety topics raised by the Reserve Citizen Airmen at YARS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

Chief Master Sgt. Imelda B. Johnson, the 22nd Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant, visited Youngstown Air Reserve Station, February 9th, 2019. During her stay, Johnson met with more than 35 Air Force Reserve non-commissioned officers. During the meet-and-greet, Johnson opened the floor to the Airmen so they may voice their questions, concerns and experiences within the current Air Force Reserve structure. A myriad topics were discussed: the optimization of training, commissioning opportunities, Airmen retention, ramifications of a possible government shutdown and benefits concerning retirement and higher education. Johnson said that the purpose of the event was to pass on knowledge and to get people to start thinking outside the box and sharing their expertise.
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Staff Sgt. Sheamus P. Carney, a flight engineer with the 757th Airlift Squadron attends a meet-and-greet with Chief Master Sgt. Imelda B. Johnson, the 22nd Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant, at the 910th Airlift Wing’s Headquarters Building on Youngstown Air Reserve Station, February 9th, 2019. The meet-and-greet covered a variety topics raised by the Reserve Citizen Airmen at YARS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

Chief Master Sgt. Imelda B. Johnson, the 22nd Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant, visited Youngstown Air Reserve Station, February 9th, 2019. During her stay, Johnson met with more than 35 Air Force Reserve non-commissioned officers. During the meet-and-greet, Johnson opened the floor to the Airmen so they may voice their questions, concerns and experiences within the current Air Force Reserve structure. A myriad topics were discussed: the optimization of training, commissioning opportunities, Airmen retention, ramifications of a possible government shutdown and benefits concerning retirement and higher education. Johnson said that the purpose of the event was to pass on knowledge and to get people to start thinking outside the box and sharing their expertise.
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Staff Sgt. Trevor A. Bastock, a vehicle operations journeyman from 910th Logistics Readiness Squadron, poses a question to Chief Master Sgt. Imelda B. Johnson, the 22nd Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant, at the 910th Airlift Wing’s Headquarters Building on Youngstown Air Reserve Station, February 9th, 2019. The meet-and-greet covered a variety topics raised by the Reserve Citizen Airmen at YARS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

Chief Master Sgt. Imelda B. Johnson, the 22nd Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant, visited Youngstown Air Reserve Station, February 9th, 2019. During her stay, Johnson met with more than 35 Air Force Reserve non-commissioned officers. During the meet-and-greet, Johnson opened the floor to the Airmen so they may voice their questions, concerns and experiences within the current Air Force Reserve structure. A myriad topics were discussed: the optimization of training, commissioning opportunities, Airmen retention, ramifications of a possible government shutdown and benefits concerning retirement and higher education. Johnson said that the purpose of the event was to pass on knowledge and to get people to start thinking outside the box and sharing their expertise.
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Master Sgt. John A. Falfas, the 910th Airlift Wing’s career assistance advisor, shares his knowledge and expertise during a meet-and-greet at the 910th Airlift Wing’s Headquarters Building on Youngstown Air Reserve Station, February 9th, 2019. The Reserve Citizen Airmen were active in voicing their questions, concerns and experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

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Chief Master Sgt. Imelda B. Johnson, the 22nd Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant, visited Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Feb. 9th, 2019. During her stay, Johnson met with more than 35 Air Force Reserve non-commissioned officers.

During the meet-and-greet, Johnson opened the floor to the Airmen so they may voice their questions, concerns and experiences within the Air Force Reserve structure. The group discussed many topics: the optimization of training, commissioning opportunities, Airman retention, ramifications of a possible government shutdown and benefits concerning retirement and higher education. Johnson said that the purpose of the event was to pass on knowledge and to get people to start thinking outside the box and sharing their expertise.

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