The Lakeview, Oregon, native recorded 103 confirmed kills in Vietnam over the span of 16 months in 1968 and 1969. It’s unclear whether asking prospects to join the Space Force for nearly a decade would make a dent in the service’s booming recruitment efforts. Dignified transfers have become relatively uncommon in recent years as the U.S. has withdrawn from conflicts abroad. Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life. Three U.S troops were killed and at least another 40 were wounded in Sunday's attack on the Tower 22 base. Staff Sgt. Kory Wade, 33, was assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. The Air Force is encouraging units to recognize the achievements of enlisted airmen as they become noncommissioned officers. The career special operations pilot previously served as the Air Force's operations boss. The services have newly confirmed leaders heading into 2024. Will the new chiefs win fans or fall flat? Load More