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Air Force IDs airman fatally shot by Florida sheriff’s officer
Senior Airman Roger Fortson was shot and killed by an Okaloosa Sheriff's deputy at his off-base residence following a disturbance call May 3, 2024.
Air Force again dangles $600,000 in bonuses to keep pilots in uniform
Annual bonus pay programs aim to keep airmen around to blunt the effects of a pilot shortage that has lasted decades.
A soldier’s death leaves his family rooted in the town he chose
Two Army helicopter pilots chose Kentucky to put down roots, gathering family around them. Now one is gone, killed in an accident over the Mediterranean.
By Jennifer P. Brown, Hoptown Chronicle
XO dies after being found unresponsive aboard USS Marinette
The Navy has opened an investigation into the cause of Cmdr. Jonathan Volkle's death.
Army secretary fears mid-career officer exodus amid promotion holds
The Army’s top official is “worried” that Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on general officer promotions could lead to talented mid-level officers leaving.
By Davis Winkie
Navy fires CO of Transaction Service Center Great Lakes
The Navy relieved Cmdr. Steven Green “due to a loss of confidence” in his ability to lead.
By Diana Stancy
Do troops have right to unanimous verdicts? Supreme Court could weigh in
The top military court decided in June that service members accused of crimes aren’t entitled to unanimous verdicts, unlike in the civilian legal system.
Navy offering up to $100K in EOD officer retention bonuses
The Navy is now breaking up the incentives into two-year increments, while also offering larger amounts to those who agree to four more years of service.
By Diana Stancy
USS Lake Erie CO relieved of command
As with nearly all commanding officer firings, the Navy declined to say why Capt. Danielle DeFant was relieved of command.
Here’s how training will change for the Air Force’s newest officers
The school welcomed its first class of trainees into the new program at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, on Tuesday.
Army targets California to boost recruitment numbers
The Army plans to add 50 more JROTC programs in the next five years across the country.
By Todd South