The Afghan National Army Air Force has seen plenty of growth in the last year, but pilot training, and language and technical skills will continue to challenge the US and NATO advisors working to build up the force, says Brig. Gen. Michael Boera, commander of the Combined Air Power Transition Force. The ANAAF’s air size is expected to increase 71 percent from 40 aircraft in November 2009 to 71 by July 2011 as it transitions to a more western fleet, Boera told reporters during a media teleconference Friday. The CAPTF is charged with building the ANAAF to an independent fighting force. In the next year, an additional 2,300 airmen are projected to join the fledgling air arm, and mission capability will see a whopping growth of 215 percent, he said. “We’ve seen some pretty great accomplishments since CAPTF stood up last November and I believe we will continue to make that steady progress,” he said. Continue
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…
