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Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crews
In a new study the Pentagon has found higher rates of cancer among aviators than in the U.S. general population, and has further reviews planned.
By Tara Copp, AP
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US Air Force fleet’s mission-capable rates are stagnating. Here’s the plan to change that.
The Air Force has spent the past four years making a concerted push to ready its planes for war. It’s gained almost no ground.
Aircraft mission-capable rates hit new low in Air Force, despite efforts to improve
The Air Force’s aircraft readiness continued its multi-year slide in fiscal 2018, as the overall mission-capable rate for the aging fleet dropped below 70 percent — its lowest point in at least six years.
Your GI Bill benefits: Everything you need to know
Updated with the latest details on the benefits you've earned and how to use it.
By Natalie Gross
It ain’t broke, but still fix it: How predicting repairs is transforming maintenance
Conditions-based maintenance has already been tested on C-5M cargo planes and KC-135R tankers at ten bases around the world, and has also been used on the B-1B Lancer bomber.
Planning to Move This Summer? How a VA Loan Works for You
But if you’ve done the math, you may think you can’t afford a home. The median home value in the United States is $217,600, and prices can go much higher depending on where you’re buying. Fortunately, veterans have a way to avoid the high costs of getting into a home with a Veteran Affairs loan.
B-1 Lancer readiness is in the toilet, here’s why
A House Armed Services subcommittee says the number of fully mission-capable B-1 bombers is now in single digits.
Government watchdog finds more problems with F-35’s spare parts pipeline
Issues with spare parts are contributing to low mission-capability rates in the F-35 fleet.
By Valerie Insinna
Mortgage interest and tax deductions for homeowners
What mortgage interest and tax deductions are available to you and your family? Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a happy homeowner, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with how your mortgage will affect your finances.
Reserve seeks to speed up hiring of maintainers
Direct hire authority will allow units to hire traditional reservists to fill Air Reserve Technician maintenance job much more quickly, without going through the typical competitive rating and ranking processes.
Vet unemployment up in January
After a year of record lows, the unemployment rate for veterans climbed up again in the first month of the year.
By Natalie Gross
Here’s why you’re paying more for official lodging at many installations
Rates will still be within the per diem rates for that location.
By Karen Jowers