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Air Force’s first female special tactics officer earns coveted scarlet beret

The female airman faces about another year of advanced skills training before she is assigned to an operational unit.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

Airmen participate in dive training in an undated photo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (Air Force)

Despite confusing fitness standards, Air Force didn’t play favorites with female special tactics trainee, IG says

The four-month investigation came after an anonymous letter criticizing the Air Force spread quickly on social media.

By Rachel S. Cohen

10 months ago

Special ops wing boss defended female trainee under fire in memo to airmen

"The community is rightly concerned and would like to be reassured that standards are maintained," 24th Special Operations Wing commander Col. Jason Daniels wrote in the Jan. 10 memo.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Kyle Rempfer

14 months ago

Woman who quit Air Force commando course questioned ‘highly suspicious’ lower standards

"The change in standards invalidated me with a majority of my team,” the female special tactics officer candidate wrote in April 2021.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Kyle Rempfer

14 months ago

Air Force accused of pushing woman through elite commando training after she quit, spurring investigation

The claims are incorrect or missing important context, said Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, the head of Air Force Special Operations Command. But he has called for the service's inspector general to investigate.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Kyle Rempfer

15 months ago

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