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
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.
What the US Can Learn From the Ukraine War’s Space Front
A new RAND report shares lessons for U.S. policymakers based on how Ukrainian and Russian forces used space systems over three years of war.
Military Spouses Fed Up With PCS Struggles, Survey Says
A new survey found that record rates of Active-duty military spouses want to leave the military community, with a large number of them frustrated by the difficulty of finding employment, child care, and reimbursement for moving costs after a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move.
Air Force Reserve Pilots Short $26 Million for Flying Hours, Putting ‘Proficiency at Risk’
Air Force Reserve Command is running out of cash to give pilots the flying practice they need to stay ready for operations.
US Will Have a Tough Time Deterring All Chinese Attacks in Space, Report Says
Unclear signaling, secret technology, ambiguous policies, and a zero-sum outlook on security may make it “extremely challenging” for the U.S. to deter any and all attacks on U.S. space assets by China, according to a new study.
What’s Going On With Retirement and Separation Orders?
Airmen scheduled to retire or separate early next year may have to wait a little longer for their official orders to do so, as the Air Force is running low on cash to cover moving expenses.