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Air Force eyes picking first cyber warrant officer cohort this summer
Air Force warrant officers could bridge the knowledge gaps between niche specialties like expeditionary communications and defensive cyber operations.
In defense of the all-volunteer force
Compared to the legacy force, the all-volunteer force has significantly raised the standards on physical, mental, and conduct qualifications, says the author of this commentary.
By Dana T. Atkins
New career field lets officers focus on overseas jobs
The Air Force realized the old foreign area officer system had created a dual track, that hindered them at promotion time.
Pentagon memo maps out plan to expand diversity in the force
The acting defense secretary ordered the implementation of 15 broad recommendations that include a plan to crack down on participation in hate groups by service members and draft proposed changes to the UCMJ.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Air Force selects 518 airmen for promotion to chief master sergeant
A total of 2,763 Air Force senior master sergeants were eligible, for a selection rate of 18.75 percent.
By Kent Miller
This is what the Air Force can do to recruit and retain women cyber warriors
The Air Force must do more to recruit and retain women cyber warriors, says the author of this commentary.
By Lillian Warner
Want to become a pilot? Officer or enlisted, now’s your chance to get core skills
This will be the first time enlisted airmen can apply to the experimental Rated Preparatory Program.
Trump, Biden offer detailed breakdown of their military and veterans plans
In response to questions from MOAA, the president vowed to continue his military rebuild while the former vice president pushed for more restrained defense spending.
Amidst retirees’ outcries, advocates seek more leeway in new Tricare Select fee plan
Groups are calling for extension of the 90-day grace period so retirees in Tricare Select don't lose health care coverage.
By Karen Jowers
On the front lines of COVID response, this agency makes safety paramount
Officers in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps are deployed throughout the government to combat COVID-19.
By Jessie Bur
The Marine Corps: Always faithful — to white men
The Marine Corps, with its ethics and moral courage, has an opportunity to lead the way for our nation by creating a level playing field for all officers at The Basic School, says the author of this commentary.
By Thomas Hobbs