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Technical sergeant promotions surge in 2024
Nearly 20% of eligible airmen will promote to technical sergeant, a year after those advancements hit a nearly 30-year low.
Trump nixing promotion of Army impeachment witness could politicize military, senators warn
Lawmakers have voiced concerns that Trump may block the scheduled promotion of Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who testified in the impeachment proceedings last year.
Taliban say they are readying for talks with Kabul leaders
The Taliban have started putting together their agenda for negotiations with the political leadership in Kabul, Taliban officials said, a significant first step toward talks seen as perhaps the most critical next phase in the Afghan peace process.
Air Force selects 697 for promotion to captain — is your name on the list?
The captain promotion board was not one of the boards that were pushed back due to the coronavirus crisis.
Many low-income military families need SNAP, but can’t overcome an eligibility hurdle
Congress should revisit SNAP eligibility for military families in the next coronavirus relief bill by excluding BAH from gross income, say the authors of this commentary.
By Frances Tilney Burke and Angela Rachidi
No extra money for defense amid coronavirus crisis, think tank argues
The Center for American Progress says $740 billion in planned defense spending is more than enough to cover military needs.
Air Force promotes nearly 400 officers
Those being promoted include 126 Judge Advocate General officers, 95 Medical Service Corps officers, and 175 Nurse Corps officers, according to the Air Force Personnel Center.
By Diana Stancy
Air Force promotion testing on hold until May amid COVID-19 pandemic
“As a result of some centers not being available for testing due to the COVID-19 outbreak, current WAPS testing is postponed through May 11.”
By Diana Stancy
Air Force promotion board postponed to prevent spread of COVID-19
“We realize the importance and impact promotion boards have on Airmen’s careers, but for health and safety it’s important we make these prudent adjustments at this time,” Maj. Gen. Andrew Toth said.
By Diana Stancy