Latest "force generation" stories

The Air Force is launching an era of transformation. Can it work?

“It may be that we completely break the [Air Force Specialty Code] structure," said Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller, the service's personnel chief.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 weeks ago

Air Force creates task forces to pilot modern deployments

The pilot program is the Air Force’s attempt to mirror the troop packages put forward by the other armed forces.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

New in 2023: Air Force overhauls how it prepares for the next fight

Some airmen complain on social media that they’re still flying missions too often in the "reset" phase.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

Air Force overhauls pre-deployment training for a new era in combat

"Ready Airman Training" took effect Oct. 1.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Air Force special ops chief says it’s time to embrace new missions

"The idea that anybody at the headquarters thinks special tactics is irrelevant and should be disbanded is patently false."

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

New in 2022: Can the Air Force find a smarter way to deploy?

A new deployment model could be ready for primetime as soon as October 2022.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

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