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Air Force looks to cut nearly 50% of tactical air control party jobs

The move would significantly limit the number of officers and enlisted airmen trained to plan attacks and call in airstrikes on the front lines.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Ceremonial Guardsmen of the Base Honor Guard fold the American flag during a practice exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Aug. 25, 2020.

Report: Airmen in fatal Humvee accident weren’t properly wearing seatbelts, helmets

One airman died and two were injured when a Humvee's sharp turn on a gravel road led to a rollover.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

First enlisted woman qualifies for formal combat controller training

A female airman will soon begin formal training to become an Air Force combat controller, the closest any enlisted woman has gotten so far to breaking that glass ceiling.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Air Force slashes reenlistment bonuses due to COVID overmanning

This year's bonus program will be the smallest in years.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Eight airmen recognized for Mideast raids, including one that killed ‘top Al Qaeda leader’

Eight special tactics airmen received valor awards following a roughly three-month deployment with the Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

New job-specific PT standards are on the way. Here’s when — and if — they’re coming to you

These gender-neutral standards are designed to simulate the physical challenges battlefield airmen, and others, face on a daily basis.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago