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A KC-46A Pegasus, assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, sits on the flightline at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 17, 2022. The aircraft is one of four participating in the first KC-46 Employment Concept Exercise, ECE 22-03. The exercise is part of Air Mobility Command’s strategy to employ the KC-46A for operational missions, prior to it reaching full operational capability. (Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert/Air Force)

Air Force considers removing co-pilot from Boeing KC-46 tanker crews

The idea could reduce potential troop casualties during wartime refueling missions.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

All DoD security clearance holders are now subject to continuous vetting to keep them

Eventually, all periodic background checks will be replaced by an automated system that continuous scans databases and receives alerts from other agencies.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

US soldier loses one Afghan translator; fights to save another

Their efforts started long before this month’s chaotic rush to evacuate Afghans after the Taliban’s swift takeover.

4 years ago

New background investigation initiative will include everyone by end of 2023

The Trusted Workforce 2.0 program will rely on continuously vetting recipients of security clearances, rather than formal reinvestigations.

By Jessie Bur

4 years ago

With investigations backlog eliminated, the work of true reform begins

Now is the time for the leaders of reform to redouble their commitment to transforming federal personnel vetting.

By Bryan Smith and John P. Fitzpatrick

5 years ago

Pentagon eyes big expansion of foreign military training program

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper called America's foreign military training program a "critical long-term investment" that he wants to increase by "50 percent over the coming five years.”

5 years ago