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Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
Air Force creates task forces to pilot modern deployments
The pilot program is the Air Force’s attempt to mirror the troop packages put forward by the other armed forces.
US Air Force general eyes more uses for drone wingmen
The U.S. Air Force should consider additional uses for its planned fleet of drone wingmen beyond just flying them alongside fighter jets, a general says.
Slife nominated as next Air Force vice chief of staff
Sources have described Slife as a strategic thinker who prioritizes more effective airpower over parochial interests.
Military academies’ diversity efforts draw GOP concerns, Dem support
The schools' inclusion programs are the latest military training work to draw the ire of conservative critics.
Why Gen. Allvin is the frontrunner to become Air Force chief of staff
Allvin still requires President Joe Biden's approval and Senate confirmation to become Air Force chief of staff.
A new design for homeland defense is in the works at NORTHCOM
U.S. Northern Command's chief is working on a plan for homeland defense that he claims will look vastly different than today's continental defense.
By Jen Judson
Former SecDefs blast senator over ‘irresponsible’ nomination holds
The seven former military leaders said holding up confirmations hurts military operations.
This week in Congress: Top military leaders head to Capitol Hill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 27, 2023.
Greece buying vehicles US Marine Corps beached after fatal sinking
The U.S. government has approved the sale of dozens of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Greece.
By Joe Gould