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US, coalition strikes in Afghanistan spike, hit highest number in five years
The number of weapons released by U.S. and allied aircraft in Afghanistan sharply spiked in April, hitting the highest point in nearly five years.
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Air Force seeks to boost command support staffs by 1,600
Air Force leaders want to add 1,600 airmen and civilians to the ranks of commander support staffs over the next five years as part of an effort to take pressure off of squadrons.
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Master sergeant promotion rate hits highest point in five years; officer selections announced
The Air Force has chosen 5,166 airmen for promotion to master sergeant, resulting in the highest selection rate in years.
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Air Force budget calls for 325,100 airmen in FY18
President Trump’s fiscal 2018 budget proposal, released Tuesday, calls for growing the active-duty Air Force to 325,100 airmen to try to fix serious shortfalls in critical jobs, which are jeopardizing the service’s readiness.
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Court overturns rape conviction, citing unlawful influence from former top Air Force leaders
An airman’s 2014 conviction of rape and assault and battery was overturned Monday after an appeals court ruled an embattled general’s decision to move forward on the case represented “unlawful command influence.”
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As Iraqi air force grows more confident, U.S. advisers provide guidance
As Iraq presses the fight against the Islamic State, its air force continues to grow in size and ability, with the help of advisers from the U.S Air Force.
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Red Tails reunited: Pioneering Tuskegee Airmen proudly look back
Col. Charles McGee — an original Tuskegee Airman, veteran of three wars, and aviation legend — still clearly remembers the day he shot down a German Luftwaffe fighter.
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Chinese fighters buzz Air Force plane over East China Sea
Chinese fighters intercepted an Air Force aircraft over the East China Sea Wednesday in an “unprofessional” manner, the Air Force said.
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Jim Mattis faces a difficult decision on the military’s transgender policy
The Pentagon says he’s “reviewing the readiness of the services” while two transgender academy cadets are stuck in limbo.
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Heather Wilson sworn in as 24th Air Force secretary
Heather Wilson, a former representative from New Mexico and Air Force Academy graduate, was sworn in as the 24th secretary of the Air Force Tuesday.
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US, coalition strikes in Afghanistan spike, hit highest number in five years
The number of weapons released by U.S. and allied aircraft in Afghanistan sharply spiked in April, hitting the highest point in nearly five years.
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Air Force seeks to boost command support staffs by 1,600
Air Force leaders want to add 1,600 airmen and civilians to the ranks of commander support staffs over the next five years as part of an effort to take pressure off of squadrons.
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Master sergeant promotion rate hits highest point in five years; officer selections announced
The Air Force has chosen 5,166 airmen for promotion to master sergeant, resulting in the highest selection rate in years.
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Air Force budget calls for 325,100 airmen in FY18
President Trump’s fiscal 2018 budget proposal, released Tuesday, calls for growing the active-duty Air Force to 325,100 airmen to try to fix serious shortfalls in critical jobs, which are jeopardizing the service’s readiness.
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Court overturns rape conviction, citing unlawful influence from former top Air Force leaders
An airman’s 2014 conviction of rape and assault and battery was overturned Monday after an appeals court ruled an embattled general’s decision to move forward on the case represented “unlawful command influence.”
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As Iraqi air force grows more confident, U.S. advisers provide guidance
As Iraq presses the fight against the Islamic State, its air force continues to grow in size and ability, with the help of advisers from the U.S Air Force.
-
Red Tails reunited: Pioneering Tuskegee Airmen proudly look back
Col. Charles McGee — an original Tuskegee Airman, veteran of three wars, and aviation legend — still clearly remembers the day he shot down a German Luftwaffe fighter.
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Chinese fighters buzz Air Force plane over East China Sea
Chinese fighters intercepted an Air Force aircraft over the East China Sea Wednesday in an “unprofessional” manner, the Air Force said.
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Jim Mattis faces a difficult decision on the military’s transgender policy
The Pentagon says he’s “reviewing the readiness of the services” while two transgender academy cadets are stuck in limbo.
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Heather Wilson sworn in as 24th Air Force secretary
Heather Wilson, a former representative from New Mexico and Air Force Academy graduate, was sworn in as the 24th secretary of the Air Force Tuesday.
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US, coalition strikes in Afghanistan spike, hit highest number in five years
The number of weapons released by U.S. and allied aircraft in Afghanistan sharply spiked in April, hitting the highest point in nearly five years.
-
Air Force seeks to boost command support staffs by 1,600
Air Force leaders want to add 1,600 airmen and civilians to the ranks of commander support staffs over the next five years as part of an effort to take pressure off of squadrons.
-
Master sergeant promotion rate hits highest point in five years; officer selections announced
The Air Force has chosen 5,166 airmen for promotion to master sergeant, resulting in the highest selection rate in years.
-
Air Force budget calls for 325,100 airmen in FY18
President Trump’s fiscal 2018 budget proposal, released Tuesday, calls for growing the active-duty Air Force to 325,100 airmen to try to fix serious shortfalls in critical jobs, which are jeopardizing the service’s readiness.
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Court overturns rape conviction, citing unlawful influence from former top Air Force leaders
An airman’s 2014 conviction of rape and assault and battery was overturned Monday after an appeals court ruled an embattled general’s decision to move forward on the case represented “unlawful command influence.”
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As Iraqi air force grows more confident, U.S. advisers provide guidance
As Iraq presses the fight against the Islamic State, its air force continues to grow in size and ability, with the help of advisers from the U.S Air Force.
-
Red Tails reunited: Pioneering Tuskegee Airmen proudly look back
Col. Charles McGee — an original Tuskegee Airman, veteran of three wars, and aviation legend — still clearly remembers the day he shot down a German Luftwaffe fighter.
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Chinese fighters buzz Air Force plane over East China Sea
Chinese fighters intercepted an Air Force aircraft over the East China Sea Wednesday in an “unprofessional” manner, the Air Force said.
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Jim Mattis faces a difficult decision on the military’s transgender policy
The Pentagon says he’s “reviewing the readiness of the services” while two transgender academy cadets are stuck in limbo.
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Heather Wilson sworn in as 24th Air Force secretary
Heather Wilson, a former representative from New Mexico and Air Force Academy graduate, was sworn in as the 24th secretary of the Air Force Tuesday.



