The 361st Recruiting Squadron from McChord AFB, Wash., brought in 151 recruits from Oregon and Washington on July 19, thereby setting a record for the largest delayed-entry-program swear-in at an air show. The ceremony took place during the McChord Air Expo that ran July 19-20. Lt. Col. Greg Thomas, Thunderbirds commander, led the young men and women in the recitation of the oath of enlistment. The air expo also set a record for attendance with 377,616 visitors, eclipsing the base’s previous record of 150,000 attendees set in 2005. So far this year, the Air Force has done well recruiting overall, either meeting or surpassing its goals through June. (McChord report by Lt. Col. Andrew O’Neel)
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…
