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.

Some US troops on the border to leave this week; about 3,000 will stay
The border mission has less need now for some of the troops' specialties.
US Air Force chief of staff: Our military must harness the potential of multidomain operations
Figuring out how to master multidomain warfare will be difficult, but do it we must.
Tuskegee Airman aircraft technician dies at 100
A New York City man who served as an aircraft technician with the famed all-black Tuskegee Airmen died Saturday at age 100.
Military officials unveil damage from powerful Alaska quake
Last week’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake near Anchorage caused multiple problems at the sprawling Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, including damage to steel frameworks, ceilings, and sprinkler and heating systems.
Trump picks Army Chief Gen. Mark Milley as next top military adviser
The president made the nomination official in a Saturday morning tweet.
You have until midnight to enroll in or change plans for dental, vision and health
You must act before midnight today, Dec. 10, if you want to enroll in the federal employee dental and vision plans. The Tricare Retiree Dental Program ends Dec. 31, and you must take steps to continue your dental coverage.
Russia sends 2 nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela
Two Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers arrived in Venezuela on Monday, a deployment that comes amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions.
Military to study past chemical use at former Pease Air Force Base
Veterans and families who lived and worked at the former Pease Air Force Base want the government to begin collecting data about their disease rates and possible ties to chemical exposures on the installation.
Report: Green Beret’s reprimand rescinded after Mattis pushes DoD to revisit punishments for Niger ambush
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was reportedly livid over the possibility that a junior officer who survived the 2017 Nniger ambush would face punishment, while senior leaders would escape blame.
Iraq celebrates victory over ISIS while grappling with legacy
Iraq began removing cement walls from areas surrounding the capital’s most fortified enclave Monday, opening parts of the so-called Green Zone to traffic in a symbolic move coinciding with nationwide celebrations marking the anniversary of the country’s costly victory over the Islamic State group.

Children of Fallen Patriots assists Gold Star Students

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) is on a mission to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.

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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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