Latest "Air-Force-retention" stories

Goldfein’s final year plan: ‘Violent execution’ to cement his changes

By the time he retires in 2020, Gen. Dave Goldfein wants to embed his three primary initiatives into the fabric of the service, so they’ll last far beyond his tenure.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Find your new job: Retraining slots open for more than 2,700 airmen

Phase 1 of the non-commissioned officer retraining program, or NCORP, is open through Dec. 1.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Regaining airmen’s trust is key to improvement

I believe part of today’s retention challenges started when airmen faced successive rounds of force reductions during the 2000s.

By Col. Christopher Karns

4 years ago

Commentary: The AFPAK Hands Program Was a Retention Nightmare; It’s Been Transformed

The Air Force had a responsibility to support the program, but in the face of record low retention rates, it simply could not afford to lose more airmen because of it.

By Maj. Gen. Samuel C. Mahaney

5 years ago

20-year staff sergeants? Top enlisted leader backs change to high year of tenure

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright last week confirmed the service is considering extending the high year of tenure of staff sergeants from 15 to 20 years of total active federal military service — and possibly some other enlisted ranks, too.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Air Force ups monthly flight pay for officers, enlisted air crew

The change, which marks the first time the Air Force has increased flight pay since 1999, will go into effect beginning Oct. 1.

By Stephen Losey

6 years ago

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