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From prototypes to production: US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial CCA procurement
In a first, the Air Force is asking Congress to fund the purchase of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, marking the beginning of the “loyal wingman" era.
By Michael Scanlon
The Air Force’s pool of master sergeants is growing in 2024
More than 18.6% of eligible airmen will promote to master sergeants in 2024, up from 17.3% in 2023.
House proposal could derail Air Force plan to move space Guard units
House legislation could end a feud between the Department of the Air Force, governors, Guard leaders and lawmakers about the future of a space Guard.
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raise
In addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.
The Air Force doesn’t know why maintenance mishaps spiked in 2023
While the cause of a spike in maintenance-related accidents remains elusive, the Air Force said its maintainer recruitment has improved.
Airmen, guardians could skip shaving under congressional plan
Lawmakers have proposed a pilot program to see if relaxing Air Force rules on facial hair would help morale or hurt readiness.
Opinion
Unleash the Space Force
Numbers outlining China's military space prowess are understandably alarming, but they don’t tell the whole story, Todd Harrison argues in an op-ed.
By Todd Harrison
America’s first Black astronaut candidate goes to space 60 years later
Air Force veteran Ed Dwight, America’s first Black astronaut candidate, finally rocketed into space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company.
Opinion
Mental health professionals overlooked in Air Force’s resilience push
A lieutenant colonel argues that in trying to make troops more resilient, Air Force leaders have overlooked the well-being of the mental health workforce.
By Lt. Col. Elisha Parkhill Pippin