Rachel S. Cohen
Editor, Air Force Times
Rachel Cohen is the editor of Air Force Times. She joined the publication as its senior reporter in March 2021. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, the Frederick News-Post (Md.), Air and Space Forces Magazine, Inside Defense, Inside Health Policy and elsewhere.
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Air Force’s top leaders urge unity, patience as changes abound
The Air Force's top command team is urging airmen to stick together and trust the process of changes across the service.
DoD looks to expand child care fee assistance pilot program
More military families might be able to use child care fee assistance programs.
Troops who stepped up for COVID-19 pandemic response are eligible for these two medals
Troops who mobilized for COVID-19 support are eligible for the Armed Forces Service Medal or Humanitarian Service Medal.
Troops could see small boost in hazardous duty pay next year
A House plan would raise the extra pay from $250 a month to $275.
Banning J-1 au pairs affects military readiness
Putting J-1 visas for au pairs on hold until at least the end of 2020 is devastating news for many working and military families, says the author of this commentary.
Big pay raise, limits on troop moves highlight defense budget measure
The $740.5 billion defense authorization bill passed the House Armed Services Committee with bipartisan support.
Defying veto threat, House panel pushes to rename bases honoring Confederate leaders
President Trump has promised to scuttle the massive defense authorization bill if it includes language mandating changes for military installations.
Trump plans huge July 4 fireworks show despite DC’s concerns
President Donald Trump’s July Fourth celebration on the National Mall will feature one of the largest fireworks displays ever and as many as 300,000 face masks will be given away to those who want them — but despite health concerns from D.C.‘s mayor, no one apparently will be required to wear them.
Increased testing and regional oubtreaks are to blame for military’s COVID-19 spike, officials say
Officials say that troops are staying safe, and the rise in cases has to do with more testing and more community transmission.
VA medical testing on dogs gets support and criticism in new report
Department officials have reduced such tests in recent years but insist some canine experiments are still needed for medical breakthroughs.
