The Air Force has renewed its partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports and the No. 43 car for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. This is the 10th season of USAF’s sponsorship for recruiting purposes. Richard Petty Motorsports is “perhaps the most respected team in NASCAR and they have been strong supporters of the Air Force,” said Col. Michael Tillema, Air Force Recruiting Service’s chief of strategic marketing and communications at Randolph AFB, Tex. He added, “We share a strong set of core values, hard work, discipline, and the desire to win.” A.J. Allmendinger drives the No. 43 car. The 29-year-old driver had two top-five finishes and eight top-10 finishes during the 2010 season. For two of NASCAR’s 36 point races in 2011, the No. 43 car will feature USAF’s paint scheme. Also planned are activities like flyovers and new enlistee swear-ins at the races. (Randolph release)
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
Dec. 30, 2025
The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…
