The 2006 Force Shaping Board has identified 843 junior officers who must leave the service by Sept. 29. According to officials at Air Force Personnel Center, the officers will receive personal notification of their retention status by May 10. The board started its review on April 10, comparing the records of 2,083 junior officers in the 2002 and 2003 years groups. Officials say the officers still remain eligible to apply for the Blue to Green (Air Force to Army) or Palace Chase (active to reserves) programs.
Top Lawmakers Want 15 Percent Pay Raise for Enlisted Troops
April 19, 2024
A new law introduced by Congress would raise the pay rate 15 percent for junior enlisted troops and seek improvements on a range of quality of life issues, such as pay and compensation, child care, housing, health care access, and military spouse employment.