Kenneth Moll
Recent stories by Kenneth Moll
Air Force Unveils New Maternity Uniform Items
Starting later this year, Air Force will offer pregnant service members a new maternity wrap dress to replace the service’s maternity jumper first fielded in 1993. The maternity wrap dress and a new maternity coat were created in an effort to modernize the service’s existing ...
How a 2.0 GPA Saved the Life of This F-16 Pilot—and Future CSAF
Retired Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein and former Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson share leadership lessons from air combat to the halls of Congress.
Lessons from Massive Pacific Exercise: Push Out Supplies, Push Down Authorities
The Department-Level Exercise series, a massive wargame held across the Pacific this summer, taught Air Force leaders they need to pre-position supplies and delegate decisions to be effective in an Indo-Pacific fight.
Air Force: Twice-a-Year PT Tests, 2-Mile Runs Coming in 2026
After months of speculation, the Air Force confirmed on Sept. 24 that next year Airmen will begin taking physical fitness assessments every six months, including a two-mile run test every year.
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.
CMSSF: ‘World Class Master Sergeants’ Coming to a Space Force Near You
Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna rolled out a framework for molding Guardians to the rank of master sergeant, which he considers the most consequential in the service.
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...