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Maj. Joe Calcitrai, 39th Flying Training Squadron pilot, and Lt. Col. Josh Lechowick,19th Air Force pilot, conduct instructor pilot training in a T-38C Talon over a military operations area in southern Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. The 560th Flying Training Squadron qualifies pilots from various airframes as instructor pilots in the T-38 aircraft. (Master Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Air Force)

Air Force to consider advanced degrees in promoting midlevel officers

"Advanced academic degrees will be considered but will not be a requirement for, or a guarantor of, promotion,” the service said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 weeks ago

Air Force security forces trainees patrol a field

New in 2023: Air Force tries for a better year of recruiting

The active duty Air Force service hopes to sign up 26,877 enlisted airmen in fiscal 2023.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 weeks ago

Pregnant women can now apply for Air Force Officer Training School

Women can apply to OTS while carrying a child and head to training six months after their pregnancy ends.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Officer promotions still competitive, but no decision on 5-year window

The Air Force is comfortable with how its officer jobs are spread across the ranks.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

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.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

Deadline approaching for troops to apply to join Space Force

The Space Force plans to employ 15,000 troops and civilians by the end of the year.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

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