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Chief Master Sgt. Robert Plant, 919th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron superintendent, and Chief Master Sgt. Christina Bicknell, 919th Special Operations Mission Support Group chief, review an enlisted performance report during training for raters at Duke Field, Florida, April 9, 2021. (Senior Airman Dylan Gentile/Air Force)

Performance reviews to vet airmen’s leadership skills starting in March

The Air Force wants its members to be good at their jobs as well as good people.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

In this August 19, 1991, file photo, President George Bush, accompanied by national security adviser Brent Scowcroft, right, arrives back at the White House after he interrupted his vacation following the overthrow of Soviet President Gorbachev.

Brent Scowcroft, national security adviser to 2 presidents, dies

The West Point graduate and retired Air Force lieutenant general died Aug. 6 at age 95.

5 years ago

US, European lawmakers swipe Trump and Turkey in new Syria joint statement

Top foreign affairs lawmakers from the United States and multiple European allies on Monday condemned both President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw American military forces from Syria and the Turkish invasion that followed.

6 years ago

NATO chief faces alliance’s fractures and foes in address to Congress

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg used an unprecedented address to Congress on Wednesday to acknowledge strains in the pact and to pressure Russia to return to compliance with the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty.

6 years ago

National Guard: No problem with Kinzinger criticism of Wisconsin governor

The Wisconsin National Guard has decided an Illinois congressman who serves as a Guard member did nothing wrong when he criticized Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to withdraw troops from the U.S. southern border.

6 years ago

Here’s why the National Guard is probing a congressman’s criticism of Wisconsin’s governor

Wisconsin National Guard officials said Tuesday they’re looking into whether to punish an Illinois congressman who belongs to the Wisconsin detachment for criticizing Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to withdraw troops from the U.S. southern border.

6 years ago