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Officer trainees, as part of the Air Force's Officer Training School, evacuate a wounded airmen during a mock combat scenario, Sept. 19, 2019, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Pregnant people may now apply for a spot at OTS under a recent change in Air Force policy. (Senior Airman Francisco Melendez-Espinosa/Air Force)

Pregnant women can now apply for Air Force Officer Training School

Women can apply to OTS while carrying a child and head to training six months after their pregnancy ends.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Airman First Class Yoko Holdren, 40, is one of around 750 people who joined the active duty Air Force between the ages of 35 and 39 since the age limit rose to 39 in 2014. (Courtesy of A1C Yoko Holdren)

More people are joining the Air Force in their late 30s

Nearly 600 people in their late 30s have enlisted in the active duty Air Force since the age limit changed in 2014.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

New in 2022: The Air Force will try to rightsize the number of airmen

The service must stabilize its workforce amid conflicting fiscal and personnel issues.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

The Air Force is ready to retire four E-8C Joint STARS jets in 2022

Airmen associated with the aircraft can switch to other jobs at Robins Air Force Base or transfer elsewhere.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

Entire Air Force hits staffing, recruitment goals for the first time in five years

Waning interest in military service and eligibility among America's youth is still a cause for concern.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

US troops, veterans thrived at 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

Of the 240 Team USA Paralympians, 19 are former or current U.S. Armed Forces service members, winning eight medals.

By Rachel Nostrant

2 years ago

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