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Nathan R. Boone and his classmates take their seats at the start of the Air Force Institute of Technology graduation ceremony March 25, 2021, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Approximately 250 advanced degrees were awarded to airmen and Space Force guardians. (R.J. Oriez/Air Force)

Want to try that cool job or get more education? It won’t affect your promotion, Air Force says

Starting with promotion reviews in October, the Air Force and Space Force will let captains, majors and lieutenant colonels apply to temporarily skip consideration to move up the career ladder if they want to try another opportunity first.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Disabled veterans advocate Richard Star has died, but his fight for concurrent receipt presses on

Retired Army Maj. Richard Star is remembered for his advocacy on behalf of medically separated veterans.

By Harm Venhuizen

22 months ago

Nurse, medical, chaplain promotions announced

Is your name on the list?

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

468 officers selected for major and colonel, 145 enlisted for supplemental promotion

This promotion cycle is among the last in which some officers will be promoted below the zone.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Air Force announces 675 officer promotions

The selectees include officers from a variety of medical competitive categories.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Nearly 2,000 enlisted supplemental promotions, plus officers, announced

The Air Force this week released the list of enlisted airmen selected for supplemental promotion this month, as well as promotions for officers in select career fields.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago