Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crewsIn 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, AP14 months ago
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.By Rachel S. Cohen and Stephen Losey2 years ago
What if military recruiting could screen for wash-outs?There may be some factors that make someone more likely to leave the military before their first contract ends.By Meghann Myers4 years ago
US Air Force bails on Mattis-era fighter jet readiness goalOne of the Air Force's fighters had a lower mission-capable rate in 2019 than the year prior.By Valerie Insinna and Stephen Losey4 years ago
For veterans seeking home loans, the coronavirus economy is making things harderBe careful -- Interest rates on VA home loans may be ticking higher amid economic turmoil.By Patrick Boyaggi4 years ago
More veterans struggled to find work last month, even as national unemployment rates fellAbout 35,000 more veterans reported problems finding work in November than in October.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
GI Bill repayments for tens of thousands of student veterans will wait until next summerNew technology and GI Bill rules are set to be in place in coming weeks, but refund checks won't go out for at least six more months.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Here’s where military official lodging rates are increasing — againRates are more than doubling for official lodging in some Air Force locations. But for TDY and PCS travelers, the government still covers it.By Karen Jowers4 years ago
Active duty suicides are on the rise, as the Pentagon works on new messaging and strategyPentagon data shows that active duty suicides are rising, while the National Guard has the highest rate overall.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
The National Guard’s suicide rate has surpassed the other military componentsThe National Guard is piloting local initiatives to help their very regional troops.By Meghann Myers5 years ago
Receipt to Congress — Air Force readiness on the riseWhile we are still climbing out of a deficit, we have made significant progress in improving readiness.By Matt Donovan and Gen. Dave Goldfein5 years ago
The Air Force’s B-1 bombers are in more dire shape than we thought"We’re just beating the heck out of them, deploying them, deploying them," Gen. John Hyten told lawmakers.By Stephen Losey5 years ago