Beale AFB picked to host new battle management squadronA new squadron at Beale AFB, California, will handle the battle management data collected by manned aircraft, drones and other military systems.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown8 days ago
Senior master sergeant promotion rate hits 6-year highThe percentage of master sergeants picked to advance is rebounding from its most recent low in 2021, when the E-8 selection rate fell below 7%.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown14 days ago
Tricky E-7 adaptations complicate U.S. Air Force, Boeing negotiationsThe Air Force’s E-7 will be modified to meet U.S. satellite communication, military GPS and cybersecurity and program protection requirements.By Stephen Losey6 weeks ago
Promotions to chief master sergeant hit highest rate since 2016The latest figure is 2.2 percentage points higher than last year’s selection rate, and 4.3 percentage points higher than the recent low of 18.2% in 2021.By Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago
Boeing Grey Wolf helicopter production ramps up as test phase endsThe first field-ready MH-139 is in final assembly, and is slated to be delivered in 2024.By Stephen Losey4 months ago
Pratt wins engine-work contract to keep aging B-52, AWACS flyingWith the Air Force planning to retire the AWACS and replace the B-52's current engines, the contract could last for the remainder of the TF33's life.By Stephen Losey4 months ago