Latest "TACP" stories

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

16 months 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

24 months ago

Air Force slashes reenlistment bonuses due to COVID overmanning

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

By Stephen Losey

2 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

3 years ago

First female airman enters training pipeline to be combat controller

The aspiring combat controller, as well as a prospective pararescueman, are now the 10th and 11th enlisted women to attempt special warfare training, but none of their predecessors made it through the demanding process.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Making a better TACP: Air Force stands up formal training unit for specialized airmen

The Air Force hopes this new unit will drastically slash the time it takes to train highly specialized TACPs.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago