U.S. Space Force Swears In First Part-Time Guardians
The U.S. Space Force transferred 18 Air Force reservists into part-time guardian roles, its first use of nonsustained duty personnel. This follows federal cuts that left the service with nearly 800 fewer civilian employees. Enabled by the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, the new single-component structure allows guardians to shift between full-time and part-time positions. Pay, benefits, and retirement remain unchanged. About 225 more reservists are expected to transfer in coming months.
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Space Force swears in first batch of part-time workers
The U.S. Space Force has transferred 18 Air Force reservists into part-time guardian roles, marking the first time the service has utilized part-time personnel. This move is part of the Personnel Management Act established in the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which allows for a single-component service structure enabling guardians to move between full-time and part-time positions. The initiative aims to rebuild the Space Force's workforce after losing nearly 800 civilian employees due to voluntary separation programs. Brig. Gen. Matthew Holston stated the effort demonstrates commitment to a flexible personnel system. Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, nominee for Chief of Space Operations, noted the ability to attract talent from industry and government. Pay, benefits, and retirement remain unchanged. Approximately 225 more Air Force reservists are expected to transfer to part-time roles in the coming months.
Space Force swears in first batch of part-time workers
The U.S. Space Force has transferred 18 Air Force reservists into part-time guardian roles, marking the first time the service has utilized part-time personnel. This move is part of a broader effort to rebuild the Space Force's workforce after sweeping federal cuts left it with nearly 800 fewer civilian employees. The Personnel Management Act, established in the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, enables this new single-component service structure, allowing guardians to move between full-time and part-time positions throughout their careers. Brig. Gen. Matthew Holston stated the initiative demonstrates a commitment to building a flexible, modern personnel system. Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, nominee for Space Force Chief, noted the ability for workers to serve part-time while gaining experience in industry or government. The pay, benefits, and retirement remain unchanged. In the coming months, about 225 additional Air Force reservists will be transferred to part-time guardian roles.
Space Force swears in first batch of part-time workers
The U.S. Space Force has transferred 18 Air Force reservists into part-time roles, making them the service's first-ever guardians to serve on nonsustained duty. This move follows a broader effort to rebuild personnel after sweeping federal cuts left the Space Force with nearly 800 fewer civilian employees. The Personnel Management Act, established in the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, enables this new single-component service structure, allowing guardians to move between full-time and part-time positions throughout their careers. Brig. Gen. Matthew Holston stated the initiative demonstrates commitment to a flexible, modern personnel system. Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, nominee for Space Force Chief, noted that many civilian employees took voluntary separation initiatives, prompting Space Systems Command to hire 100 civilians monthly. The new structure places all guardians under a unified Space Force chain of command, with unchanged pay, benefits, and retirement. About 225 more Air Force reservists are expected to transfer in the coming months.
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Space Force swears in first batch of part-time workers
The U.S. Space Force has transferred 18 Air Force reservists into part-time roles, making them the service's first-ever guardians to serve on nonsustained duty. This move follows a broader effort to rebuild personnel after sweeping federal cuts left the Space Force with nearly 800 fewer civilian employees. The Personnel Management Act, established in the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, allows for a single-component service structure enabling guardians to move between full-time and part-time positions throughout their careers. Brig. Gen. Matthew Holston stated the initiative demonstrates commitment to a flexible, modern personnel system. Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, nominee for Space Force Chief, noted that many civilian employees took voluntary separation initiatives, prompting Space Systems Command to hire 100 civilians monthly. The new structure reduces procedural barriers and unifies resourcing, training, and force presentation. About 225 more Air Force reservists are expected to transfer in the coming months.
Space Force swears in first batch of part-time workers
The U.S. Space Force has transferred 18 Air Force reservists into part-time guardian roles, marking the first use of nonsustained duty personnel in the service. This move is part of a broader effort to rebuild the Space Force's workforce after losing nearly 800 civilian employees due to federal cuts and voluntary separations. The Personnel Management Act, established in the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, enables a single-component service structure allowing guardians to move between full-time and part-time positions. Brig. Gen. Matthew Holston stated the initiative builds a flexible personnel system to retain vital talent. Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, nominee for Space Force Chief, noted the ability to recruit workers from industry and government. The new structure unifies all guardians under a single chain of command, reducing procedural barriers. Approximately 225 more Air Force reservists are expected to transfer in the coming months.