On newsstands this week

In this week's issue of Air Force Times, a Q&A with Secretary James. Get your own copy starting Monday at your local exchange or commissary.

Other top stories inside:

• A rule update on valor awards might be in the making.
• The Pentagon faces new pressure to cut PCS program costs.
• Who's on the list for the next chief of staff?

You'll find these stories and more on newsstands this week.

In Other News

Here’s where the services stand in cutting PCS moves

Army officials announced they’re cutting more than 12,000 relocations in fiscal 2026 and more than 13,600 in fiscal 2027.

DoD, movers try to ease the heavy lift for troops moving this summer

A direct line for resolving troops' problems and better relationships with moving companies are among DoD's efforts.

Feds pay out $17M to families sickened by Navy’s fuel-contaminated water in Hawaii

Each of the 629 people received about $27,000. Affected service members have received nothing.

DoD scraps plan to privatize commissaries

DoD concluded “the potential cost savings of privatization are unlikely to be realized without severely degrading the benefits these programs provide."

Military families paying $1,000 out of pocket for moves, survey shows

A new survey on military family well-being reveals challenges with the PCS experience, as well as spouse unemployment, food insecurity and housing costs.

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