Military and civilian researchers will descend upon Grand Forks AFB, N.D., this month to begin a study of the effects of exposure to jet aviation fuel in cold weather. In this first phase of the two-part study, researchers plan to gather data on the level of exposure experienced by airmen during regular work activities. A second phase, set for next year, will focus on the relationship between exposure and health effects, if any.
Now Enlisted Airmen Can Stay in Uniform Longer
Dec. 8, 2023
The Air Force is extending the amount of time Airmen can spend at most enlisted ranks by two years, as the service looks to combat sluggish recruiting and balance its force structure. The High Year of Tenure (HYT) program sets limits on how long service members can spend in each grade…