Annual defense authorization work to ramp up in the next few weeksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024.By Leo Shane III5 days ago
Fewer Air Force captains promoted to major as competition stiffensNearly 2,000 airmen were chosen to rise to the rank of major in 2024.By Rachel S. Cohen8 days ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
Fewer airmen could receive bonuses for tough jobs in 2025The Air Force's fiscal year 2025 budget includes plan to cut $4 million and more than 700 airmen from the special duty assignment pay program.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown9 days ago
Air Force extends enforcement deadline for new body composition testAirmen and guardians have at least six more months before they can be punished for failing to meet the new body composition standard required in PT tests.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown10 days ago
Air Force’s costliest accidents, maintainer injuries rose in 2023Two people died and 10 aircraft were destroyed in aviation-related mishaps in FY23 as the Air Force’s most serious accidents hit a five-year high.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown11 days ago