Airmen can’t get enough of new, warlike basic training, leaders say
Six months after the Air Force launched a tougher, more combat-centric training program, airmen and prospective instructors are clamoring to get involved.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Air Force on track to graduate 1,500 new pilots this fiscal year
The U.S. Air Force is set to graduate 1,500 new pilots in fiscal 2026, following the start of a new training model meant to fill a 2,407-pilot shortfall.
Army to promote NCOs who complete drill sergeant, recruiting schools
The Army issued a policy on Friday to promote some noncommissioned officers who complete drill sergeant and recruiting courses.
By Eve Sampson
Pilot ejects as F-16 crashes in Michigan, responders treated for chemical exposure
An F-16 jet crashed during a routine training mission, with some emergency responders having to be treated for toxic chemical exposure.
Army crowns top drill sergeants in first competition since sweeping command restructure
The Army crowned its top drill sergeants for the first time since the service brought recruiting and initial training under the same three-star command.
By Eve Sampson
Army trainee struck by vehicle and killed while on foot outside Oklahoma base
An Army basic trainee was struck by a vehicle and killed while on foot along a busy interstate.
By Eve Sampson