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Maj. Joe Calcitrai, 39th Flying Training Squadron pilot, and Lt. Col. Josh Lechowick,19th Air Force pilot, conduct instructor pilot training in a T-38C Talon over a military operations area in southern Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. The 560th Flying Training Squadron qualifies pilots from various airframes as instructor pilots in the T-38 aircraft. (Master Sgt. Christopher Boitz/Air Force)

Air Force to consider advanced degrees in promoting midlevel officers

"Advanced academic degrees will be considered but will not be a requirement for, or a guarantor of, promotion,” the service said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

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

9 months ago

Pregnant women can now apply for Air Force Officer Training School

Women can apply to OTS while carrying a child and head to training six months after their pregnancy ends.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Officer promotions still competitive, but no decision on 5-year window

The Air Force is comfortable with how its officer jobs are spread across the ranks.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 months ago

Deadline approaching for troops to apply to join Space Force

The Space Force plans to employ 15,000 troops and civilians by the end of the year.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

Air Force aims for smoother, fairer performance reviews for officers

"Static closeout dates" for officers will start taking effect this year for a more predictable professional development process.

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

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