When asked what airmen consider their top concerns, CMSAF Gerald Murray told lawmakers last week that for the active force the top issues are “pay and compensation.” He said that housing would be No. 3. However, for the reserve components, Murray said the top two military concerns are health care and retirement. USAF’s top enlisted man noted, too, that airmen today are taking note that the Pentagon plans to raise Tricare fees. While Murray said that he agrees with the move, he acknowledged that it is “up on the scope” and “going to come up more in this year.”
Now Is the Time to Boost CCA Investment
June 3, 2026
The Air Force wants about $1 billion to move Collaborative Combat Aircraft into production in fiscal 2027 and accelerate the introduction of this game-changing technology. Congress should support that objective.