Capt. Thomas Beltz, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 514th Air Mobility Wing, closes in to refuel with a KC-10 Extender over the Atlantic Ocean, in February. The number of mobility pilots accepting retention bonuses to stay in the service saw a sharp decline over the past two years. (Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen/Air Force)

Alarming number of mobility pilots decline bonuses to keep flying; overall bonus ‘take rates’ up slightly

The percentage of manned aircraft pilots accepting hefty bonuses to stay in the Air Force stopped its slide in fiscal 2018. But turning on the cash spigot appears to have had limited effect in some areas.

US service member dies in non-combat incident in Afghanistan
The incident, which happened Thursday, is under investigation.
Langley Air Force Base secretary faked payroll for 17 years, giving herself an extra $1.46 million
A former secretary at Langley Air Force Base has pleaded guilty to bilking the government out of nearly $1.5 million over 17 years.
US to bill UAE, Saudi Arabia $331M for Yemen refueling
The Pentagon announced it will bill Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates $331 million after undercharging the two countries for U.S. aerial refueling of their aircraft in the Yemen civil war.
Montana Jody moved in to a deployed service member’s home, sold his stuff to buy meth
It's evidently not enough to have to worry about Jody stealing just your gal anymore.
Academy announces new commandant of cadets
She will also oversee more than 200 airmen and civilian personnel, and be responsible for developing the character and leadership skills of cadets, military training, supervising cadet life activities, and providing facility and logistical support
Lt. Col. Raymond Fortner was relieved of command of the 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana was relieved of command. An investigation found he belittled, bullied and psychologically abused airmen under his command and failed to maintain a healthy command climate. (John Turner/Air Force)

Investigation found fired Malmstrom squadron commander was bullying, abusive

An investigation found that Lt. Col. Raymond Fortner wrongfully failed to maintain a healthy command climate at the 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron. He calls Investigation "one-sided."
VA hospitals often the best option for medical care, study finds
But VA officials insist the research does not undermine their efforts to expand vets' access to private-sector medical options.
Negotiations yet to begin on return of US Korean War remains, Pentagon agency says
Months after the White House raised hopes for bringing home thousands of U.S. battlefield remains from North Korea, the returns have stalled. Detailed negotiations on future recovery arrangements have not even begun.
Contested airspace: Airmen build base from scratch, through surface-to-air fires and non-permissive threats
Airmen can no longer depend on the long-standing, well-developed facilities like those through which they’ve rotated in the Middle East for going on two decades.
307 enlisted airmen tapped for supplemental promotion
The Air Force said Thursday that it has selected 307 enlisted airmen for supplemental promotion this month.
Military Times' best books of 2018: 10 can’t-miss military reads
Here are the most unforgettable books of 2018, works that deserve and then command your attention.

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The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush passes through Magnolia, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, along the train route from Spring to College Station, Texas. (David J. Phillip/AP Pool)

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Army indirect fire infantrymen operate the M121 120 mm mortar system during live-fire training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 19, 2018. (Alejandro Peña/Air Force)

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Two F-35C Lightning II aircraft attached to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore, fly in formation for a photo exercise over the California desert on Nov. 16, 2018. (Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon E. Renfroe/Navy)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jamar Jackson, a United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, marches in the Veterans Day Parade in New York on Nov. 11, 2018. The Honor Guard performed in the parade to honor veterans and to inspire, recruit and retain future airmen. (Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy/Air Force)

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Commands have various events to launch their local Combined Federal Campaign pledge drives, held at various times between now and Jan. 11. Here, a tug-of-war tournament helped kick off the local 2017 Combined Federal Campaign charity pledge drive at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Oct. 13, 2017. (Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Marine Corps)

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