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After Recruiting Shortfall, USAF Cuts End Strength Goal, Boosts Bonus Funds in ’25

March 11, 2024 | By David Roza
The Air Force is trimming its end strength by 8,000 Airmen in fiscal year 2025 after the service could not meet its previous goals, while upping the Space Force by 400 Guardians, according to budget documents released March 11. The service is also asking for ...

USAF Hits 2019 Personnel Goals, Facing Retention Ripple Effects

Oct. 4, 2019 | By Rachel S. Cohen
Airmen assigned to the 23rd Wing attend a commander’s call Sept. 30, 2019, at Moody AFB, Ga. Air Force photo by SrA. Erick Requadt. The Air Force met its recruitment and end-strength goals for fiscal 2019, but Active Duty retention...

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