Make Yourself Joint—It’s Legal: The Air Force has decided that majors and above—and some captains—can self-nominate themselves for credit for joint duty based on an expanded list of approved operations. Why bother? You can combine your credits with those earned during a present or future joint assignment. To what end? You could get out of the assignment earlier than planned. Interested? Check here for more information.
The Air Force has selected Collins Aerospace and Shield AI to develop the software Collaborative Combat Aircraft will use to fly missions alongside manned fighters, the service revealed Feb. 12—and drone-maker General Atomics was quick to announce it has already flown its YFQ-42A aircraft with Collins’ system.

