Latest "colonel" stories

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Horn, commander, 139th Medical Group, Missouri Air National Guard, is promoted to the rank of colonel by his wife, son and daughter at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, Sept. 11, 2021. (Airman Janae Masoner/Air National Guard)

Over 500 airmen promoted to colonel as open slots stagnate

About one-third of eligible lieutenant colonels — 555 of nearly 1,800 — were tapped to pin on the full bird.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

Nathan R. Boone and his classmates take their seats at the start of the Air Force Institute of Technology graduation ceremony March 25, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Approximately 250 advanced degrees were awarded to airmen and Space Force guardians. (R.J. Oriez/Air Force)

Want to try that cool job or get more education? It won’t affect your promotion, Air Force says

Starting with promotion reviews in October, the Air Force and Space Force will let captains, majors and lieutenant colonels apply to temporarily skip consideration to move up the career ladder if they want to try another opportunity first.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

Nurse, medical, chaplain promotions announced

Is your name on the list?

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

468 officers selected for major and colonel, 145 enlisted for supplemental promotion

This promotion cycle is among the last in which some officers will be promoted below the zone.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Air Force announces 675 officer promotions

The selectees include officers from a variety of medical competitive categories.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Nearly 2,000 enlisted supplemental promotions, plus officers, announced

The Air Force this week released the list of enlisted airmen selected for supplemental promotion this month, as well as promotions for officers in select career fields.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago