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After tragedy, US Air Force probes English training for foreign pilots

The 2021 incident prompted Air Force leaders to take a close look at the quality of instruction and how to better accommodate foreign students.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

New Mexico asks Guard troops to sub for sick teachers amid omicron

New Mexico is the first state in the nation to ask National Guard troops to serve as substitute teachers amid surging COVID-19 infections.

By Cedar Attanasio, The Associate Press

3 years ago

Air Force tries flight-hour cap, flexible test scores to diversify officer candidates

Considering only 60 flight hours would result in about 70 more qualified Hispanic candidates, 47 more women and 26 more Black candidates over 12 years.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Earlier withdrawal for international troops from Afghanistan under consideration

Discussions are underway among military planners with the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Kabul for a possible withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan as early as July 4, Germany's Defense Ministry said Wednesday.

4 years ago

Biden inaugurated commander in chief amid heavy military presence at Capitol

Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

American Legion, Pelosi join calls for VA leader’s ouster

The nation's largest veterans organization and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday joined the growing calls for the ouster of President Donald Trump's Veterans Affairs chief.

4 years ago