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Air Force Undersecretary Gina Ortiz Jones

Air Force’s No. 2 civilian to step down March 6

Gina Ortiz Jones has overseen the needs of nearly 700,000 military and civilian personnel across the Air Force and Space Force for the past two years.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Air Force Col. Elizabeth Aptekar, 60th Mission Support Group commander, stands in front of the 60th MSG formation during the 60th Air Mobility Wing change of command ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 27, 2022. (Nicholas Pilch/Air Force)

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

3 years ago

Military Creepypasta is a treasure trove of scary war stories

There's nothing scarier than a spooky military story.

By Sarah Sicard

3 years ago

A year later, vets accept that they can’t save every Afghan ally

“We can’t just singlehandedly change public opinion, or political will, or spotlight on the issue, but we can do our best.”

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Zelenskyy tells US Congress, ‘We need you right now’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and 9/11 on Wednesday as he appealed to Congress to help more, but acknowledged the no-fly zone he has sought may not happen.

3 years ago

Here’s why a no-fly zone over Ukraine is off the table

“A no-fly zone would be a declaration of war in Putin’s mind," said John Venable of the Heritage Foundation.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago