Rachel S. Cohen, Author at Air Force TImes

Enlisting in the Air Force could land you almost $60,000 in bonus pay

The Air Force is betting that the way to new recruits’ hearts is through their wallet.

4 years ago
Technical sergeant promotion rate plummets to lowest level in a decade

Sixteen percent of nearly 34,000 eligible staff sergeants were tapped for promotion to technical sergeant.

4 years ago
C-17 loadmaster led crew through onboard bomb threat in Kabul evacuation

“Do exactly as we say. Do not let anybody know that we know that there is a possible threat.”

4 years ago
Air Force to promote fewer NCOs in bid to rebalance enlisted corps

“Although this news may be discouraging for some, this revision is absolutely needed,” Air Force personnel boss Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller said.

4 years ago
Rocket carrying new nuclear missile component explodes in late-night test

Officials are investigating the cause of the mishap, which did not injure anyone.

4 years ago
Hawaii-based mobility wing gets third commander in five months

In February, the head of the Air Force Expeditionary Center lost confidence in Col. Jason Terry’s ability to lead the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing.

4 years ago
None of the US Air Force’s linguists spoke Ukrainian. Then Russia invaded.

Air Force linguists scrambled to keep up through the Afghanistan withdrawal and, now, the war in Ukraine.

4 years ago
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault

“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.

4 years ago
New helmet for most Air Force pilots is on the way

F-15E Strike Eagle pilots will be the first to get the new gear after production, which tentatively begins in 2024.

4 years ago
Head of NATO pilot training in Texas under fire for showcasing Nazi ace’s portrait

The 80th Flying Training Wing is reviewing its artwork and artifacts, including depictions of Nazi aviation, to ensure they are professional and presented with appropriate context, an Air Force spokesman said.

4 years ago

Enlisting in the Air Force could land you almost $60,000 in bonus pay

The Air Force is betting that the way to new recruits’ hearts is through their wallet.
Technical sergeant promotion rate plummets to lowest level in a decade

Sixteen percent of nearly 34,000 eligible staff sergeants were tapped for promotion to technical sergeant.
C-17 loadmaster led crew through onboard bomb threat in Kabul evacuation

“Do exactly as we say. Do not let anybody know that we know that there is a possible threat.”
Air Force to promote fewer NCOs in bid to rebalance enlisted corps

“Although this news may be discouraging for some, this revision is absolutely needed,” Air Force personnel boss Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller said.
Rocket carrying new nuclear missile component explodes in late-night test

Officials are investigating the cause of the mishap, which did not injure anyone.
Hawaii-based mobility wing gets third commander in five months

In February, the head of the Air Force Expeditionary Center lost confidence in Col. Jason Terry’s ability to lead the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing.
None of the US Air Force’s linguists spoke Ukrainian. Then Russia invaded.

Air Force linguists scrambled to keep up through the Afghanistan withdrawal and, now, the war in Ukraine.
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault

“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.
New helmet for most Air Force pilots is on the way

F-15E Strike Eagle pilots will be the first to get the new gear after production, which tentatively begins in 2024.
Head of NATO pilot training in Texas under fire for showcasing Nazi ace’s portrait

The 80th Flying Training Wing is reviewing its artwork and artifacts, including depictions of Nazi aviation, to ensure they are professional and presented with appropriate context, an Air Force spokesman said.

Enlisting in the Air Force could land you almost $60,000 in bonus pay

The Air Force is betting that the way to new recruits’ hearts is through their wallet.
Technical sergeant promotion rate plummets to lowest level in a decade

Sixteen percent of nearly 34,000 eligible staff sergeants were tapped for promotion to technical sergeant.
C-17 loadmaster led crew through onboard bomb threat in Kabul evacuation

“Do exactly as we say. Do not let anybody know that we know that there is a possible threat.”
Air Force to promote fewer NCOs in bid to rebalance enlisted corps

“Although this news may be discouraging for some, this revision is absolutely needed,” Air Force personnel boss Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller said.
Rocket carrying new nuclear missile component explodes in late-night test

Officials are investigating the cause of the mishap, which did not injure anyone.
Hawaii-based mobility wing gets third commander in five months

In February, the head of the Air Force Expeditionary Center lost confidence in Col. Jason Terry’s ability to lead the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing.
None of the US Air Force’s linguists spoke Ukrainian. Then Russia invaded.

Air Force linguists scrambled to keep up through the Afghanistan withdrawal and, now, the war in Ukraine.
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault

“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.
New helmet for most Air Force pilots is on the way

F-15E Strike Eagle pilots will be the first to get the new gear after production, which tentatively begins in 2024.
Head of NATO pilot training in Texas under fire for showcasing Nazi ace’s portrait

The 80th Flying Training Wing is reviewing its artwork and artifacts, including depictions of Nazi aviation, to ensure they are professional and presented with appropriate context, an Air Force spokesman said.

Rachel S. Cohen

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