After tragedy, US Air Force probes English training for foreign pilotsThe 2021 incident prompted Air Force leaders to take a close look at the quality of instruction and how to better accommodate foreign students.By Rachel S. Cohen12 months ago
Class complaint of inequity for deaf Air Force employees moves forwardThe decision is a win for Air Force employees who say it failed to provide the services they need at work, like American Sign Language interpreters.By Rachel S. Cohen12 months ago
None of the US Air Force’s linguists spoke Ukrainian. Then Russia invaded.Air Force linguists scrambled to keep up through the Afghanistan withdrawal and, now, the war in Ukraine.By Rachel S. Cohen22 months ago
Air Force tries flight-hour cap, flexible test scores to diversify officer candidatesConsidering only 60 flight hours would result in about 70 more qualified Hispanic candidates, 47 more women and 26 more Black candidates over 12 years.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Ex-airman: Guilt over drone strikes prompted to leak secrets“Not a day goes by that I don’t question the justification for my actions,” Hale wrote.3 years ago
Appeals court overturns former Air Force lieutenant colonel’s conviction in racial slur caseThe retired Air Force lieutenant colonel was convicted of violating Virginia's abusive language law.3 years ago