Latest "Air-Force-officer" stories

Maj. Joe Calcitrai, 39th Flying Training Squadron pilot, and Lt. Col. Josh Lechowick,19th Air Force pilot, conduct instructor pilot training in a T-38C Talon over a military operations area in southern Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. The 560th Flying Training Squadron qualifies pilots from various airframes as instructor pilots in the T-38 aircraft. (Master Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Air Force)

Air Force to consider advanced degrees in promoting midlevel officers

"Advanced academic degrees will be considered but will not be a requirement for, or a guarantor of, promotion,” the service said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

Air Force Col. Elizabeth Aptekar, 60th Mission Support Group commander, stands in front of the 60th MSG formation during the 60th Air Mobility Wing change of command ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 27, 2022. (Nicholas Pilch/Air Force)

Officer promotions still competitive, but no decision on 5-year window

The Air Force is comfortable with how its officer jobs are spread across the ranks.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Air Force general apologizes after sexual assault conviction: ‘I have come out a better human being’

A military judge is expected to issue Maj. Gen. Bill Cooley's sentence on Tuesday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

A major was kicked out for stealing narcotics. Then he took $820,000 from the Air Force.

For the past two years, former Air Force Maj. Brandon Bailey has been the subject of a federal investigation into a complex web of financial and bankruptcy fraud he spun over the course of a decade.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Air Force Reserve major, Idaho lawmaker who shared rape accuser’s name faces hearing

“As a decorated Air Force officer and a recognized women’s advocate, I take a backseat to no one in standing up for the rights of victims,” Giddings wrote.

2 years ago

Air Force officer who deserted worked for California university system

An Air Force officer with top security clearance who vanished 35 years ago and was arrested in California last week worked for years as a consultant for the University of California system, former colleagues said.

5 years ago