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Air Force again dangles $600,000 in bonuses to keep pilots in uniform

Annual bonus pay programs aim to keep airmen around to blunt the effects of a pilot shortage that has lasted decades.

Officers whose nominations were blocked in Senate could get back pay

A Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.

Opinion

Communication of intent and the importance of language to deterrence

The Biden administration’s rhetoric may be critical to deter not only escalation, but to stop persistent attacks in the Middle East.

More delays in improving the process for moving troops’ belongings

New information shows there are tens of thousands of service members and families who aren't satisfied with their moves.

Ospreys had history of safety issues long before they were grounded

More than 50 troops have died in Osprey accidents since the early 1990s.

Attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria have resumed, Pentagon says

Attacks have returned after a week-long pause in late November.

Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses

The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."

Defense bill drops disputed abortion provisions in final compromise

The annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations.

Political fights aren’t discouraging recruits, military recruiters say

Service officials said one of their biggest obstacles is explaining the basics of military service to teenagers who rarely interact with veterans.

‘Up-or-out’ rule change will let enlisted stay in longer

The Air Force plans to formally announce the extension Friday.

Opinion

US troops can declare victory in 3M class action lawsuit

While the settlement can never restore the hearing loss suffered by the plaintiffs, it is a victory for the veterans who had the tenacity to file the suit.

Air Force looks to create single ‘Frankenplane’ from 2 damaged F-35s

The jet is set for completion in March 2025.

Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issues

Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.

23 top military leaders still in limbo after nominations blockade ends

A pair of Republican senators are still blocking the senior leaders from stepping in to their new roles.

Air Force recovers bodies of 6 airmen killed in Osprey crash in Japan

The search continues for the remains of two more missing airmen.

New trailer arrives for Spielberg-Hanks series ‘Masters of the Air’

The show will launch on Apple TV+ with a two-episode debut on Jan. 26, 2024.