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US Air Force drone wingmen to get own squadrons, chief nominee says
Air Force chief of staff nominee Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve could be considered for their own CCA squadrons.
Top Air Force recruiter predicts maintainer, security forces shortage
As of the end of March, the midpoint of fiscal 2023, the Air Force was less than halfway to its active duty recruiting goal.
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Bipolar disorder: my blessing and my curse
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin shares his battle with bipolar disorder.
By Gregg F. Martin
Modern ‘shock and awe’ would be defined by aging jets, new tactics
“We need to be able to use a scalpel and not a meat ax,” said Harlan Ullman, the defense consultant credited with coining "shock and awe."
Plan to boost visas for Afghan allies isn’t enough, advocates warn
The White House hopes to increase the number of Afghan visas to 20,000 in its fiscal 2024 budget plan.
US Air Force wants to retire all A-10s by 2029
“The A-10 is a great airplane … in an uncontested environment,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said.
Air Force chief wants to take ‘wrecking ball’ to service’s bureaucracy
"I started a fire," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said of his Accelerate Change or Lose effort, and Frank Kendall "poured gas on it."
US Air Force eyes fleet of 1,000 drone wingmen as planning accelerates
The Air Force is trying to map out how it might operate, organize and support a fleet of autonomous drones flying alongside crewed fighters.
Beyond firsts: Female 4-stars discuss changes for women in service
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the nation’s top female military leaders met together Monday for a panel discussion.
US military commander in Syria briefed on anti-IS operations
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley met commanders and troops who updated him on the ongoing operations against the Islamic State group.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP