Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age. The Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified. As the 20th chief master sergeant of the Air Force, David Flosi becomes the primary enlisted adviser to the service’s secretary and chief of staff. The Air Force's revamp isn't "an optional thing," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin said. "The strategic environment compels us to do this." Smaller command posts already are being tested at the National Training Center and overseas. It’s unclear whether asking prospects to join the Space Force for nearly a decade would make a dent in the service’s booming recruitment efforts. To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories. Two Pacific-focused rotations cover more ground, and ocean, for the sea service. The Air Force is encouraging units to recognize the achievements of enlisted airmen as they become noncommissioned officers. The man who helped implement the military's abortion access policy said it could be rescinded by a Republican administration next year. Load More