David Roza
David Roza is a senior editor at Air & Space Forces Magazine. He covered local news in Downeast Maine and FDA policy in Washington D.C. before starting as an Air Force and Space Force reporter at Task & Purpose, where he became passionate about aircraft, spacecraft, and the people who operate them. David can be reached at droza_CTR@afa.org or davidroza@protonmail.com.
Recent stories by David Roza
AMC Boss: One Airplane to Replace C-17 and C-5 Transports
The head of Air Mobility Command envisions just one type of aircraft will handle the Air Force’s strategic airlift needs when the venerable C-17 and C-5 transport jets are replaced, though the exact nature of that aircraft is yet to be determined.
Air Force Targets PT, Nutrition in ‘Culture of Fitness’ Effort
The Air Force wants to promote working out, healthy eating habits, and a holistic approach to well-being for both Airmen and Guardians as part of a new “Culture of Fitness” initiative announced Sept. 18.
Watchdog Says Military Can Make Cyber Ops More Efficient
The Government Accountability Office called for paring down the military's sprawling cyber enterprise in a recent report, amid renewed discussion about standing up a separate cyber force.
Tylenol or Paracetamol? How to Aeromedical Evac With Allies
Differences in terminology, technology, training, and authority make integrating medics from two countries a challenge even when they speak the same language.
Shave or Separate: New Pentagon Policy Limits Medical Waivers to 12 Months
Unit commanders are being told to separate service members who can’t shave their cheeks and chin for medical reasons for more than a year, according to new guidance from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Watchdog Blames PCS Contractor Debacle in Part on Lack of Military Oversight
A massive contract to manage thousands of PCS moves failed because U.S. Transportation Command did not adequately oversee the results, according to the Government Accountability Office.
The Air Force Wants Your Input on Its Plan to Transform the Maintenance Career Field
The Air Force last month kicked off a feedback-gathering campaign about a plan to transform one of its largest and most important career fields: aircraft maintenance.
Air Force Backtracks on Boot Height Standards
Two months after rolling out an eight-inch minimum height requirement for combat boots, the Air Force is cutting the requirement down to six inches to make compliance easier for more Airmen.
Little Caesars at 6,000 Feet: A Day Hauling Cargo on the C-130
A massive wargame this summer saw Air Force C-130 crews push their limits to haul everything from potatoes to firetrucks between small islands across the Pacific.
Airmen Injured On Duty—Why Isn’t the Air Force Paying?
Receiving disability compensation has become a complicated process. Capt. Cody Kirlin was deployed to Guam in 2019 when he woke one morning with severe neck pain. Examinations revealed the Louisiana Air National Guard F-15 pilot had two herniated discs in...
When Can Space Force Guardians Expect Their New Dress Uniforms?
Guardians wondering when they can expect to receive the Space Force’s long-awaited new service dress uniform need wonder no further, as officials shared a timeline for rolling out the threads, starting in November.
John ‘Lucky’ Luckadoo, Last Original Pilot of 100th Bomb Group, Dies At 103
B-17 pilot John "Lucky" Luckadoo passed away Sept. 1, having spent much of his life sharing the story of the 100th Bomb Group in World War II.
Reserve Airmen Can Now Apply for Part-Time Space Force Jobs
Air Force Reservists who work in space-related career fields or who have space-related experience can now apply to join the Space Force in part-time positions, marking the latest step of a new experiment in how the military attracts and retains top talent.
Air Force Looks to Cut Squadrons That Advise, Train Foreign Militaries
The Air Force plans to shutter several units dedicated to training foreign militaries in a bid to save money amid shifting priorities across the Defense Department.
How This Tiny Drone Could Help Aircrews Navigate Without GPS
The Osprey MK III is testing out new navigation software to keep troops on track even when adversaries jam or spoof GPS satellite signals.
