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Air Force seeks retirees to come back to active duty
Up to 1,000 retirees can return to their former careers as the service seeks to plug a critical manning gap.
Navy ends postpartum ‘wellness’ PFA for new Navy moms
Sailors previously completed the so-called wellness physical fitness assessment six to nine months after giving birth.
By Diana Stancy
Camouflage uniform shortage prompts Marine Corps to relax attire rules
Unit commanders may allow the desert-colored camouflage combat utility uniform or the flame-resistant organizational gear, known as FROGs.
Here’s how the Air Force’s new pilot retention bonuses will work
Pilots whose initial contracts expire in fiscal 2024 or 2025 can sign new agreements to serve for another four to 12 years.
Military child beats huge odds to become the 2023 Gerber Baby
Gerber highlighted the "joyful spirit" of 10-month-old Maddie, the daughter of Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jun Mendoza and his wife, Crystal.
By Karen Jowers
Who can fly the Marine Corps’ Reaper drones?
For now, only commissioned officers can pilot the Marine Corps' MQ-9 aircraft.
Air Force aviators could nab $50K each year by staying in uniform
Pilots, air battle managers and combat systems operators who sign new contracts will receive between $15,000 and $50,000 annually for three to 12 years.
Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls
Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.
By Sarah Sicard
T-38 Talon engine repair woes could slow pilot training for months
The Air Force expects pilot training shortfalls through the end of the fiscal year, and that the J85 enterprise won’t fully recover until April 2024.
Perennial pilot paucity puts Air Force in precarious position
The service has nibbled at the edges of a 2,000-pilot shortage for years.
As egg prices soar, how does DOD avoid scrambling to keep troops fed?
Don't expect to see a chow hall devoid of eggs any time soon.
By Sarah Sicard