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Air Force revamps first week of boot camp to build trust, life skills

The first week of Air Force boot camp will emphasize stress management, physical fitness and cleanliness.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 days ago

Air Force contractor charged with soliciting minor, stealing gear

Brent DeSalvo, 48, of Manchester, Tennessee, has pleaded not guilty in Coffee County Circuit Court to two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 weeks ago

Air Force solidifies fitness standards for special warfare trainees

The Special Warfare Training Wing solidified some of its standards and processes following intense scrutiny of a female trainee last year.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

Air Force accused of pushing woman through elite commando training after she quit, spurring investigation

The claims are incorrect or missing important context, said Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, the head of Air Force Special Operations Command. But he has called for the service's inspector general to investigate.

By Rachel S. Cohen and Kyle Rempfer

21 months ago

Best photos of the week: Dec. 20, 2020

Soldiers train in Hawaii, sailors conduct night flight ops in the North Arabian Sea, Marines participate in live-fire exercises in Japan and more in this week's Frontline Photos

3 years ago

Basic training will continue at Keesler Air Force Base during coronavirus crisis

Everything from heatstroke and injury concerns to proper haircut protocol had to be accounted for when basic training came to Mississippi.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago