Stephen Losey
Senior Reporter
Stephen Losey is the air warfare reporter for Defense News. He previously covered leadership and personnel issues at Air Force Times, and the Pentagon, special operations and air warfare at Military.com. He has traveled to the Middle East to cover U.S. Air Force operations.
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AFSOC command chief relieved amid investigation
Air Force Special Operations Command’s top enlisted airman was removed "only after careful consideration," the AFSOC commander said.
He saved 80 lives: Why not the Medal of Honor?
The Air Force is the only service that does not have a Medal of Honor in the Global War on Terror, and with another airman's heroic action in battle resulting in an Air Force Cross, experts are again asking: What does an airman have to do?
31 enlisted airmen picked for supplemental promotion
The Air Force Personnel Center on Thursday said that 31 enlisted airmen have been selected for supplemental promotion.
Academy closes campus to most visitors to increase security
The Air Force Academy has indefinitely closed the campus to visitors, except those who have a Defense Department escort.
Four new career fields set for developmental jobs
The Air Force set up four new career field categories for senior master sergeants and chief master sergeants in developmental positions.
One airman's story: Certified in cybersecurity
In April, the new Air Force COOL program covered the $600 cost of this airman's Certified Information Security Systems Professional certification exam. The program streamlines certifications for nearly every Air Force AFSC.
Examples of the many certifications available
Enlisted airmen in 190 different jobs have the chance of getting one of 642 professional certifications and licenses through the new Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program. Here are some examples of the many certifications airmen can get in their career fields:
Racist remark ended general's career
A racially charged comment forced Maj. Gen. Michael Keltz to resign last week, Air Education and Training Command said.
AF foots the bill for credentials that ready you for industry jobs
Through the new Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line, or Air Force COOL, airmen in 190 enlisted Air Force specialty codes — the vast majority of enlisted AFSCs, aside from unique career fields such as recruiting, first sergeant, military training instructor and honor guard — can get national, state and industry certifications or licenses.
Follow these steps to find COOL opportunities
Interested in the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line, or Air Force COOL, program? Follow these steps.
