Expect to learn more about an enlisted force development plan in 2022, too. Senior airmen seeking promotion could see the new section as soon as March. About 18% of eligible airmen were chosen to become E-9s. Considering only 60 flight hours would result in about 70 more qualified Hispanic candidates, 47 more women and 26 more Black candidates over 12 years. Three thousand are heading to Kabul, with another 3,500 in Kuwait and 1,000 to Qatar. By Meghann Myers and Robert Burns, The Associated Press 3 years ago The Taliban are now trying to seize provincial capitals after already taking large swaths of land and scores of districts in more rural areas. Kendall could be sworn in as the Air Force and Space Force's top civilian official as soon as Tuesday. Andrew Hunter is known in Washington as a low-key professional and true expert on defense acquisition. Lt. Gen. Mike Minihan would earn a promotion to four-star general and replace Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost. At least three lawmakers are using the nominees as bargaining chips in talks on various concerns. Load More