Air Force proposes to cut military jobs, aircraft in 2023In total, the Pentagon wants Congress to fund 657,773 military and civilian positions in the Air Force and Space Force.By Rachel S. Cohen12 months ago
Entire Air Force hits staffing, recruitment goals for the first time in five yearsWaning interest in military service and eligibility among America's youth is still a cause for concern.By Rachel S. Cohen18 months ago
Hundreds of troops were chosen for the Space Force, but Congress is getting in the wayThe Space Force has never received on-time annual funding, slowing the new service's efforts to grow.By Rachel S. Cohen18 months ago
Hair, hands and hosiery: Air Force overhauling outdated rules on airmen’s looksThe Air Force is introducing hot-weather uniforms, allowing morale patches on Fridays and more.By Rachel S. Cohen20 months ago
Most Air Force manning remains flat while Space Force spikes in $174 billion budget requestThe Department of the Air Force released its $173.7 billion budget request for fiscal 2022 on Friday, a 3.3 percent increase over 2021.By Rachel S. Cohen22 months ago
Air Force should make active-reserve switches easier, Wilson saysAir Force Secretary Heather Wilson on Friday said the service should make it easier for airmen to move back and forth from active duty to reserves, as part of a way to better retain talented airmen.By Stephen Losey5 years ago