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Army reduces transition job-training time, prioritizing junior troops

Junior soldiers will have 120 days to use end-of-contract training programs before leaving the Army, while higher ranks get either 90 or 60 days.

5 weeks ago

Experts say gun alone doesn’t justify deadly force in airman shooting

Roger Fortson's supporters, family say the fatal shooting of Fortson was unjustified, while authorities say it was done in self-defense.

12 months ago

Yank: Marine Corps to IRA, this book recounts an action-filled life

The author deliberately joined the Marine Corps to learn combat skills to fight in Ireland.

2 years ago

Air Force ditches ‘BEAST Week’ for new mock deployment training

"Pacer Forge" is a faster-paced mock deployment that lasts two days rather than four.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Performance reviews to vet airmen’s leadership skills starting in March

The Air Force wants its members to be good at their jobs as well as good people.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Air Force tries flight-hour cap, flexible test scores to diversify officer candidates

Considering only 60 flight hours would result in about 70 more qualified Hispanic candidates, 47 more women and 26 more Black candidates over 12 years.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago