Single Airman Working Group opens support structure discussion

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Roy signs his painting that will be hung in the Enlisted Heritage Hall. Local members of the Single Airman Working Board who are developing programs for single Airmen in the Air Force greeted, and then briefed, Chief Roy during his visit to Maxwell.(Air Force photo/Bennett Rock)

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Single Airman Working Group opens support structure discussion

Published March 15, 2010

WASHINGTON -- Air Force officials here established the Single Airman Working Group to evaluate and develop morale and support programs for its members as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.

Officer and enlisted single Airmen representatives from each major command and subject-matter experts from several functional communities met Feb. 21-24 at Maxwell.

The forum's objective is to create an enduring roadmap that addresses the single Airmen support structure, said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy.

"Single Airmen are members of the Air Force family," Chief Roy said. "They have unique challenges we need to focus on."

The group was specifically chartered to define the vision, arrive at a set of priorities and create a way ahead for the future.

The group worked to form a common foundation on issues such as the impact of generational, social and technological changes. Participants conducted several breakout groups where they discussed issues pertaining to life, work and play as Air Force members.

After two days of dialogue, the working group ended with the creation of three broad areas: communications and technology, social and recreational programs, and single Airman development.

Working group participants had the distinct opportunity to brief the priorities and future goals to Chief Roy as the session ended.

To help create ongoing awareness of the program, results of the SAWG will be included in both the Air Force Family Roadmap as well as the Caring for People forum in April.