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Air Force Publishes Sweeping Analysis of Suicide Deaths in 2020

March 19, 2024 | By David Roza
The Air Force published a comprehensive analysis of the 117 Airmen and civilians who died by suicide in 2020 and made recommendations for how leaders can prevent future deaths.

Air Force Promotes Largest Number of Senior Master Sergeants Since 1991

March 12, 2024 | By David Roza
Out of 15,151 eligible candidates, the Air Force selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant this year, the highest total since 1991, when 2,208 master sergeants were selected for promotion, according to an AFPC spokesperson.

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 ...

How David Flosi Went From a Broke College Student to the New CMSAF

March 8, 2024 | By David Roza
David Flosi was officially installed as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force on March 8, capping a long career that Flosi would have never expected 28 years ago.

CMSAF Bass: First Air Force Warrant Officer Class to Be Selected This Summer

March 5, 2024 | By David Roza
The top enlisted leader in the Air Force said the branch’s first batch of new warrant officers since 1959 is due to be selected this summer, with the first class starting later this year.

New Air Force Grooming Standards Charts: What’s OK, What’s Not

March 1, 2024 | By David Roza
From neck tattoos to ponytails, the Air Force has changed several dress and appearance standards in recent years. To tamp down on confusion over what is allowed and what is not, the service republished its dress and personal appearance instructions on Feb. 29 and released ...

What Will ‘Airman Development Command’ Look Like?

Feb. 26, 2024 | By David Roza
Two weeks after the Air Force announced it will expand Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and rename it Airman Development Command, the service says it is in the process of working out what that transition will look like.

Air Force Warrant Officer Program to Focus on IT, Cyber Career Fields

Feb. 12, 2024 | By David Roza
The Air Force plan to bring back warrant officers will be limited to Airmen in the information technology and cyber career fields for the foreseeable future as the service evaluates the outcomes of the effort, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin said ...

Air Force Invites Back Retirees To Fill Critical Manning Shortage

Feb. 7, 2024 | By David Roza
The Air Force is reimplementing a program to bring back officers and enlisted Airmen in an effort to stem an ongoing staff shortage in a wide range of career fields.

Will the Air Force Bring Back Warrant Officers?

Feb. 6, 2024 | By Tobias Naegele and David Roza
A purported Air Force planning document circulating on social media suggests the service is considering bringing back warrant officers, but a spokesperson declined to confirm the document’s veracity.

Cannon Program Brings Needed Medical Specialists To Rural Base

Feb. 6, 2024 | By David Roza
A new program at rural Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. brings in medical specialists who can’t be found nearby. Since the “Circuit Rider” program stood up in October, specialists have come in from as far as Alaska to spare Airmen and their families long trips ...

Why Does It Take So Long to Get a CCAF Transcript?

Feb. 2, 2024 | By David Roza
Air University formed a task force last month to address the lengthy delays in processing official transcripts and graduations from the Community College of the Air Force.

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