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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
Military identifies remains of WWII B-17 crew member taken prisoner

Tech. Sgt. William F. Teaff was assigned to the 351st Bombardment Squadron, 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 8th Air Force, when his plane was shot down in March 1944.

4 years ago
US Space Force rapid capabilities office to deliver first project this year

Projects managed by the Space Rapid Capabilities Office are classified, but the director of the organization told reporters initial deliveries are coming in late 2022 and 2023.

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
Little guidance for troops, dependents who may need to end a pregnancy post-Roe

The Pentagon’s current message is “business as usual.”

4 years ago
WW2 Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at US Capitol

The last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.

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
Navy veteran McCain, groundbreaking Air Force general among Medal of Freedom recipients

The notable military figures were included among 17 individuals being granted the nation’s highest civilian honor.

4 years ago
Multiple errors led to fuel leak in Pearl Harbor water, Navy says

Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.

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.
Rocket carrying new nuclear missile component explodes in late-night test

Officials are investigating the cause of the mishap, which did not injure anyone.
Military identifies remains of WWII B-17 crew member taken prisoner

Tech. Sgt. William F. Teaff was assigned to the 351st Bombardment Squadron, 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 8th Air Force, when his plane was shot down in March 1944.
US Space Force rapid capabilities office to deliver first project this year

Projects managed by the Space Rapid Capabilities Office are classified, but the director of the organization told reporters initial deliveries are coming in late 2022 and 2023.
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.
Little guidance for troops, dependents who may need to end a pregnancy post-Roe

The Pentagon’s current message is “business as usual.”
WW2 Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at US Capitol

The last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.
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.
Navy veteran McCain, groundbreaking Air Force general among Medal of Freedom recipients

The notable military figures were included among 17 individuals being granted the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Multiple errors led to fuel leak in Pearl Harbor water, Navy says

Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.

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.
Military identifies remains of WWII B-17 crew member taken prisoner

Tech. Sgt. William F. Teaff was assigned to the 351st Bombardment Squadron, 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 8th Air Force, when his plane was shot down in March 1944.
US Space Force rapid capabilities office to deliver first project this year

Projects managed by the Space Rapid Capabilities Office are classified, but the director of the organization told reporters initial deliveries are coming in late 2022 and 2023.
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.
Little guidance for troops, dependents who may need to end a pregnancy post-Roe

The Pentagon’s current message is “business as usual.”
WW2 Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at US Capitol

The last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.
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.
Navy veteran McCain, groundbreaking Air Force general among Medal of Freedom recipients

The notable military figures were included among 17 individuals being granted the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Multiple errors led to fuel leak in Pearl Harbor water, Navy says

Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.

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