Excerpt: Autobiography tells story of ‘Special Duties Pilot’ John M. Billings traces his lifetime of flying and his most storied mission, Operation Greenup, in "Special Duties Pilot."By John M. Billings3 years ago
Still flying at 97: Autobiography recounts WWII pilot’s lifeA lifetime of flying, going back to his days as a 21-year-old bomber pilot in Italy and flying secret missions with the OSS, is recounted in “Special Duties Pilot.”4 years ago
Lasers could replace sailors in peeling old paint off shipsSailors could soon be replaced by lasers in removing old paint from Navy ships.By Sarah Sicard5 years ago
Air Force makes it easier for pregnant aviators to fly without a waiverNo airman will be forced to fly while pregnant, but those who want to fly can now get in the air a lot more easily.By Stephen Losey6 years ago
Step forward: Airmen can once again volunteer to be first sergeantsThe Air Force in 2013 switched from a volunteer system for special duties such as first sergeants to a nomination process.By Stephen Losey6 years ago
To avoid burnout, the Air Force just made some special duty tours a lot shorterThe Air Force has grown concerned that four-year tours in these jobs was leading to burnout among some airmen.By Stephen Losey6 years ago