Latest "voluntary force management" stories

Staff Sgt. Oscar Corchado, an aircraft mechanic with the 156th Contingency Response Group, salutes a C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky Air National Guard, departing the flight line at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico, June 18, 2021. (Master Sgt. Caycee Watson/Air National Guard)

Over 1,300 airmen leaving active duty through early departure offers

In total, 853 active-duty airmen have opted for retirement, and 486 chose to move to the Guard or Reserve.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

177th Security Forces Squadron airmen form a barrier with riot shields March 7, 2020, at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, N.J. The airmen were equipped with riot gear in preparation for a Domestic Operations training exercise.

Are you eligible for early outs? Find out here

A coronavirus-driven retention spike has led to an overmanning problem, prompting the Air Force to offer voluntary force management programs.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago