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Fighter fleet is strained — and bill is coming due, ACC chief says
Air Combat Command head Gen. Mark Kelly said the 2018 Air Force We Need study, which called for 62 fighter squadrons, was on the money.
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Air Force’s new job assignment policies aim for flexibility, stability
Space Force officials are also trying to bake personalization and flexibility into the assignment process.
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Housing allowances are about to go up for more than 100K troops
DoD has unveiled a number of initiatives to improve quality of life for service members, including a boost in Basic Allowance in Housing for some troops.
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Air Force plans more tests of amphibious, armed MC-130J airlifter
“It does have strategic implications, but I think that’s all to the positive,” Air Force Special Operations Command boss Lt. Gen. Jim Slife said.
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DoD ponders one-time payments to lower ranks to ease economic stress
High-level discussions are underway about a one-time payment to help lower-paid military families deal with inflation struggles.
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Special ops boss hopes replacing CV-22 clutches will keep airmen safe
A spike in engine torque can destabilize the Osprey after just one-millionth of a second.
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Nominate: Service Members of the Year 2023
Nominate someone for the 2023 Military Times Service Members of the Year awards.
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Benefits Guide
The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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South Korea says North Korea test-fired missile toward sea
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Sunday toward its eastern seas, extending a provocative streak in weapons testing.
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It’s time for equitable reproductive rights for women veterans
The VA recently said it will start providing abortions in certain circumstances, even in states where it's illegal or restricted.
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Here’s how DoD is helping commissary shoppers save more money
More details emerge on how DoD is upping the overall commissary savings to 25%.
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US, China lead list of top defense spenders in 2021
The top five spenders accounted for 62 percent of the world’s total military expenditures.
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Military rescues over 1,000 after hurricane batters Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s National Guard reportedly helped rescue more than one thousand people impacted by the devastating hurricane.
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Sailor busted for using a duffel bag dummy passenger in carpool lane
In which a PO3 attains legendary status.
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Watch Space Force’s top enlisted sing Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’
Hold onto that feeling.
By Sarah Sicard
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Why military weddings include so many swords
Some military couples take a stab at this wedding tradition.
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How Nikko Ortiz became everyone’s favorite military TikTok’er
Nikko Ortiz has nearly 3 million followers on TikTok.
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Hear the new Space Force official song
The Space Force has unveiled its official song "Semper Supra" - hear it here for the first time.
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US, China lead list of top defense spenders in 2021
The top five spenders accounted for 62 percent of the world’s total military expenditures.
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Nearly 14,000 community pharmacies leaving Tricare network next month
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Housing allowances are about to go up for more than 100K troops
DoD has unveiled a number of initiatives to improve quality of life for service members, including a boost in Basic Allowance in Housing for some troops.
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Base services include health care, crisis counseling, translators, food, clothing, and case managers to help with temporary housing.
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US weapons, partisans played role in Ukraine’s successful offensive
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Air Force seeks continuity as it pares down Senior Executive Service
The department is working to retain its high-level leadership in the face of orders from Congress to limit the total number of SES positions.
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