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AFMC Commander's Log -- Potential Civilian Furloughs

  • Published
  • By Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger
  • Commander, Air Force Materiel Command
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Team AFMC,

As many of you have likely heard or read by now, Secretary of Defense Panetta notified Congress that civilian employee furloughs may occur if budget sequestration takes effect March 1, 2013. Civilian employee furloughs, if enacted, would begin late April, following a 30-day notice.

I share the Secretary's concerns. Cuts levied by sequestration will have devastating effects on our Air Force and our national defense. I and the rest of Air Force and DoD leadership are deeply concerned about the negative effects of furloughs on the morale and effectiveness of our valued civilian workforce.

As we deal with these challenging times, I want to say thank you for all you do for our nation, our Air Force, and AFMC. I will do all I can to keep you informed as events unfold in the coming days and weeks.