Kenneth Moll
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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.
EA-37 Compass Call Electronic Warfare Jet Completes First Training Mission
The Air Force’s new electronic warfare jet has flown its first training mission, a critical milestone as the service modernizes its aging fleet of jammer aircraft. An EA-37B Compass Call from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., took off for a training sortie May 2, crewed ...
Airmen Have Just Days Left To Apply For Select Retention Bonus
Airmen eligible for selective retention bonuses (SRBs) have until May 20 to apply as the Air Force reaches the end of funding provided by Congress.
Nominee for Air Force Manpower Faces Breezy Senate Hearing
President Donald Trump's nominee for assistant secretary of the Air Force manpower and reserve affairs, retired Air Force Col. Richard L. Anderson, sailed through his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee May 13.
New 85th Fighter Group Trains First Polish F-35 Pilots With More Nations to Come
A new F-35 training group graduated its first batch of two Polish pilots May 9, with more on the way from Poland, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore, and other partners. The 85th Fighter Group was reactivated at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark. last July to ...