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Fewer Air Force captains promoted to major as competition stiffens
Nearly 2,000 airmen were chosen to rise to the rank of major in 2024.
Investigation finds allegedly racist texts to Black airman were fake
An airman facing punishment for the incident is still able to appeal.
More senior airmen, fewer overall enlisted expected in next few years
The shift to more E-4 billets, and fewer E-5s, marks the first major change to how enlisted airmen are spread across the ranks in nearly 20 years.
Online promotion tests for enlisted airmen are coming soon
A pilot program for online Weighted Airman Promotion System tests would likely involve multiple bases around the globe.
Over 500 airmen promoted to colonel as open slots stagnate
About one-third of eligible lieutenant colonels — 555 of nearly 1,800 — were tapped to pin on the full bird.
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.
Air Force enlisted promotions will run a bit differently in 2022
Expect to learn more about an enlisted force development plan in 2022, too.
Air Force to test enlisted airmen on good judgment in 2022
Senior airmen seeking promotion could see the new section as soon as March.
Air Force, Space Force pick 515 new chief master sergeants
About 18% of eligible airmen were chosen to become E-9s.
WWII vet who survived COVID-19 honored on 105th birthday
A World War II veteran from Alabama who survived COVID-19 last year will be honored on his 105th birthday Friday with the French Legion of Honor in recognition of his service.
15 Marines wounded in Afghanistan are being treated at Walter Reed
"One is in critical condition, three are in serious condition and 11 are in stable condition."
By Philip Athey