Managing the 21st Century Air Force Reserve

The book presents a critical analysis of the future of the all-volunteer force, emphasizing necessary reforms for the Reserve Components to enhance their strategic and operational roles. It advocates for management reform within the Total Air Force, particularly through rethinking the Gaining MAJCOM construct and modernizing mobilization processes. The development of the Air Force Reserve Command's Force Generation Center is highlighted as essential. Additionally, it stresses the importance of overcoming cross-cultural biases among senior leaders to implement effective changes, echoing Gen Billy Mitchell's forward-looking philosophy on air power development.