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Air Force aircraft readiness plunges to new low, alarming chief

As budget cuts loom, U.S. Air Force leaders lament a fleet in which all aircraft types don't pass muster.

By Stephen Losey

9 days ago

Air Force tightens rules on shaving waivers, uniform patches

Under new Air Force standards, fewer airmen will be able to secure shaving waivers that allow them to grow beards.

By Stephen Losey

6 weeks ago

Air Force resumes some flight ops in South Korea after F-16 crash

The pilot in Wednesday's F-16 crash off the coast of South Korea is in "good condition," 7th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. David Iverson said Thursday.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

14 months ago

Moving up the enlisted career ladder? Big Air Force wants to celebrate

The Air Force is encouraging units to recognize the achievements of enlisted airmen as they become noncommissioned officers.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

15 months ago

Phase 2 of Marine infantry battalion experiment kicks off

This phase will tinker with added medical personnel, electronic warfare and sustaining logistics in austere locations.

By Todd South

15 months ago

New in 2024: A fresh start for enlisted leadership

Will the new chiefs win fans or fall flat?

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

New in 2024: A new slate of officers takes over

“We have accelerated change, and now must turn this momentum into outcomes,” he said Nov. 17.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

New in 2024: Eric Smith plans a return to the job of top Marine leader

At various points in 2023, four different generals were in charge of the Marine Corps.

By Irene Loewenson

15 months ago

Meet David Flosi, the next chief master sergeant of the Air Force

Flosi was the “clear choice” among the Air Force’s “most highly respected” enlisted leaders, the service said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Defense bill calls for outside scrutiny of Marines’ modernization plan

A provision in Congress' not-yet-final annual defense authorization bill calls for "an independent review, assessment, and analysis" of Force Design 2030.

By Irene Loewenson

15 months ago

Petraeus says Israel should try U.S.-style counterinsurgency in Gaza

Civil-military lessons from past wars could hold keys for current conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas war, retired Army Gen. David Petraeus said.

By Todd South and Meghann Myers

15 months ago

Air Force boss urges staying the course in first message to airmen

“We have a responsibility to lead and advance the integration of the joint force," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin told airmen.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

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