Troops will see an average 4.2% boost in 2026 housing allowanceService members will see a 4.2% bump, on average, in their monthly Basic Allowance for Housing as of Jan. 1, defense officials announced Thursday.By Karen Jowers4 days ago
US Air Force instructor pilots have first T-7 in training milestoneNow that Air Education and Training Command has its first T-7, the 99th Flying Training Squadron's instructor pilots will start getting familiar with it.By Stephen Losey5 days ago
Hazing, bullying reports up as Hegseth pushes for rougher trainingWhile hazing reports saw an upswing in 2024 after three years of steady decline, bullying complaints have been steadily increasing since 2020.By Hope Hodge Seck3 weeks ago
F-22 Raptor pairs with Avenger drone in combat flight testDuring the test flight, the F-22 pilot controlled the Avenger drone from the cockpit by way of a tablet.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 weeks ago
US Air Force revamps pilot training as T-7 era nearsAir Education and Training Command is preparing to teach instructor pilots on the T-7 and revamping its flying syllabus for the fifth-gen trainer.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
Carrier landings no longer required for Navy pilots’ Wings of GoldGraduated pilots will now complete the carrier qualification during follow on training at their fleet replacement squadron, a Navy spokesperson said.By Riley Ceder3 months ago