Kenneth Moll
Recent stories by Kenneth Moll
15 Tons of Bombs and 1 Tiny Toilet: Around the World on the B-2 Spirit
A former B-2 Spirit stealth bomber pilot who flew a 44-hour mission in 2001 shares what it may have been like for the Airmen who struck Iranian nuclear facilities last weekend.
CMSAF Says 2-Mile PT Test ‘Likely’, but Final Changes Still Uncertain
Changes are coming to the Air Force physical fitness assessment, but the service is not yet revealing what those are or when Airmen might expect to see them. A message from Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi to other enlisted leaders ...
Technical Sergeant Promotions Surge in 2025, to 1 in 4
Airmen stood a better chance of making it to technical sergeant in 2025, as about 1 in 4 eligible staff sergeants were picked for the promotion. This year is the third in a row where E-6 promotion rates have increased.
Military Families to See Relief as Air Force Adjusts PCS Procedures
The Department of the Air Force is reverting to its old relocation system for some Airmen and Guardians who face problems with the new system’s rocky rollout.
Air Force Moves Ahead with Military’s First Microreactor
The military’s first commercial nuclear microreactor moved a step closer to reality on June 11, when the Air Force announced it plans to award a contract for the technology to Oklo, a nuclear-energy company.
Air Force Aid Society Launches New Financial Aid, Child Care Programs
The official charity for the Air Force and Space Force is implementing major changes to help Airmen, Guardians, and their families with child care, health care, permanent change-of-station (PCS) moves, and other stressful or expensive life needs.
New Skyraider II Instructor Pilots Racking Up Flight Hours
The first batch of instructor pilots on one of the Air Force’s newest airframes are piling on the flight hours as they prepare to welcome their own students next fiscal year.
‘Kill More, Die Less’: New Unit Explores How to Deploy Wingman Drones
The Air Force on June 5 stood up a new unit to figure out how to use drone wingmen, known as "Collaborative Combat Aircraft," in future air wars.
Air Force 3-Star Nominated as NATO’s Top Officer
Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich is nominated for promotion to serve as the four-star head of U.S. European Command, the Pentagon announced June 5.
This General Could Be the First Airman to Lead AFRICOM
Lt. Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson is nominated to become the first Air Force general to lead U.S. Africa Command.
Transgender Troops Face Tough Decision As Deadline to Self-ID Looms
Active-duty transgender troops have until June 6 to self-identify and begin the voluntary separation process or wait and risk possible involuntary separation later—even as questions linger over how that decision might affect their security clearances for future employment.
Air Force E-7 Promotion Rates Rise in 2025
Airmen had an easier time earning a promotion to master sergeant this year, as nearly 1 in 4 eligible technical sergeants were chosen to advance.
Former Thunderbirds Pilots Applaud ‘Wonderful’ New Netflix Documentary
Former Air Force Thunderbirds pilots praised a new Netflix documentary, saying it captured the highs and lows of life on the team.
Fewer PCS Moves Could Reduce Stress, But ‘Devil’s in the Details,’ Experts Say
A new Pentagon effort to reduce permanent-change-of-station (PCS) moves could reduce stress for military families and save money, but it may require rethinking military career advancement to be effective, according to military personnel policy experts.
Bombers, Fighters Unite in Rare 7-Plane Flyover
Spectators got a never-before-seen treat May 24 when representatives of the entire Air Force bomber fleet and most of its fighter inventory flew over the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami, Fla., to mark the start of Memorial Day weekend.