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Tech. Sgt. Kristin Kingrey, an air transportation technician assigned to the 130th Logistic Readiness Squadron, takes identification cards from airmen to input into a database before deploying in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel on April 25, 2020, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia. (Master Sgt. De-Juan Haley/Air National Guard)

Guardsman says not being ‘feminine’ cost her a job. The government is fighting her lawsuit.

“I’m not done wearing the uniform. I feel that I have more to do,” said Kristin Kingrey, a technical sergeant and civilian employee in the West Virginia Air National Guard.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 months ago

Like action and adventure? The Diplomatic Security Service is hiring.

The Bureau of Diplomatic Security — the arm of the U.S. Department of State tasked with securing diplomacy — is actively seeking veterans to fill overseas positions.

By Kristine Froeba

14 months ago

Air Force’s enlisted recruitment pipeline is drying up, general warns

About 4,800 people entered the Air Force in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, down from around 7,100 at the same point in fiscal 2021. And there are fewer prospects in the pipeline.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Only 29 percent of SOF troops find military transition program ‘helpful’: survey

Retired Army CSM Richard Lamb says a possible solution is to begin transition assistance on day one.

By James R. Webb

18 months ago

Online gaming provides top-tier opportunities for veterans

Veterans find employment and community in esports and streaming.

By Jack Erwin

20 months ago

Over 1,300 airmen leaving active duty through early departure offers

In total, 853 active-duty airmen have opted for retirement, and 486 chose to move to the Guard or Reserve.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago