'Today's Air Force' features proposed force structure changes

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This edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights possible force structure changes that are on the horizon, the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill and TAC-P Airmen training for an upcoming deployment.

Featured in the first segment, Air Force officials announce the 2010 Force Structure plan, a proposal that, if lawmakers approve, will mean big changes across the Air Force. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz offers his take on the proposed transformation.

The new Post 9/11 G.I. Bill is the largest expansion of education benefits for Airmen since the first G.I. Bill after WWII. But Airmen need to know all the facts before choosing between this bill and the Montgomery G.I. Bill, which may be preferable in some cases.  An in-depth look at this new benefit is found in the second segment.

Finally, combat troops in Iraq and Afghanistan rely on tactical air control party Airmen to make sure close-air support is there when they need it.  Watch as a group of TAC-Ps train in Hawaii to be ready for an upcoming deployment.

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This week's line-up includes:

Segment A
     Proposed 2010 force structure changes
     CMSgt James Roy becomes the 16th chief master sergeant of the Air force
     The Air Force helps save a young girl with Sickle-Cell Anemia

Segment B 
     In-depth look at the new Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
     This Week in Photos

Segment C
     TAC-Ps prepare for deployment 
     Hospital expansion in Afghanistan underway
     Phase One of Kaiserslautern Military Community Center complete
     "Super Mom" finds time to stay in shape
     Air Force TV now on Facebook and Twitter