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Air Force security forces trainees patrol a field

New in 2023: Air Force tries for a better year of recruiting

The active duty Air Force service hopes to sign up 26,877 enlisted airmen in fiscal 2023.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 weeks ago

Lt. Col. Noel Colls, flight surgeon for the Air Force's "Thunderbirds" air demonstration squadron, administers the oath of enlistment to new recruits during the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, Oct. 9, 2021. The team typically performs an enlistment ceremony at each show site. (Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver/Air Force)

What’s missing from the conversation on Air Force recruiting?

The Air Force says it’s having one of the toughest recruiting stretches of the past quarter-century.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Air Force’s new job assignment policies aim for flexibility, stability

Space Force officials are also trying to bake personalization and flexibility into the assignment process.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Air Force reverses plan to cut special duty pay for enlisted airmen

Hundreds of enlisted airmen in nearly 30 fields stood to lose $75 to $450 a month in bonus pay.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Online promotion tests for enlisted airmen are coming soon

A pilot program for online Weighted Airman Promotion System tests would likely involve multiple bases around the globe.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Airmen brace for special duty pay cut in 2023

“It’s tough to look at the airmen and say, ‘Yes, we have tough economic times, but I’m going to cut your pay anyway,” Gen. David Allvin said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

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