Latest "enlisted airman" stories

Staff Sgt. Sabrina Scruggs, 315th Training Squadron instructor, celebrates her achievement during the technical sergeant release party at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 1, 2021. Coworkers and family members congratulated promotion selectees before they received their certificates. (Senior Airman Abbey Rieves/Air Force)

Technical sergeant promotion rate plummets to lowest level in a decade

Sixteen percent of nearly 34,000 eligible staff sergeants were tapped for promotion to technical sergeant.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

Ellsworth command chief was fired after investigation backed sexual harassment claim

An inquiry substantiated claims against Chief Master Sgt. Justin Deisch including sexual harassment of an airman, dereliction of his duties as a senior noncommissioned officer and simple assault.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

More people are joining the Air Force in their late 30s

Nearly 600 people in their late 30s have enlisted in the active duty Air Force since the age limit changed in 2014.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

Air Force previews plan to phase out enlisted drone pilots

Congress appears likely to let the Air Force ditch 24 of its 31 RQ-4 Global Hawks soon.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

No decoder rings needed: Air Force moving to narrative enlisted performance reports

The shift is slated for next calendar year, as the Air Force’s enlisted corps reimagines what its talent management system could be.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

The promotion outlook: What lies ahead for Air Force officers and enlisted airmen

Personnel management updates aim to reward both good performance and time in service; give airmen with different skill sets a fairer shot at promotion; and judge people on their character and competence rather than popularity.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago