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Feb. 19, 2021 | By John A. Tirpak
The Austin Era

New Officer Promotion Rules | Arctic Partnerships | T-38 Gear-Up Landing

Feb. 19, 2021 | By Amy Hudson, Brian W. Everstine, Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory and John A. Tirpak
Read the day's top news on the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and national security issues.

Under New Rules, Officer Promotion Boards Will See More Negative Information

Feb. 18, 2021 | By John A. Tirpak
Some negative information that once might have been withheld from Air Force officer promotion boards will now be seen and evaluated, the Air Force announced. The new rules comply with the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, which mandates more transparency in promotions. The Air ...

NATO to Increase Presence in Iraq, Afghanistan Future Unclear

Feb. 18, 2021 | By Brian W. Everstine
NATO will increase its presence in Iraq following the U.S. drawdown in the country, but its future force size in Afghanistan is still up in the air as violence remains high. The alliance's presence in Iraq will grow from 500 to about 4,000, not including ...

USAF to Launch TacAir Review | B-1s to the Boneyard | Van Ovost May Be Tapped for TRANSCOM

Feb. 18, 2021 | By Amy Hudson, Rachel S. Cohen, Brian W. Everstine, Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory and John A. Tirpak
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Extremism In the Ranks | US Could Retaliate for Erbil Attack | Meet the Valkyries

Feb. 17, 2021 | By Amy Hudson, Rachel S. Cohen, Brian W. Everstine and Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory
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DOD Boosts COVID-19 Response | Base Renaming Panel Picks | Officers’ Musical Chairs

Feb. 16, 2021 | By Rachel S. Cohen, Brian W. Everstine and Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory
Read the day's top news on the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and national security issues.

Longer Tours in Europe, Pacific | Assessing the Problem of Extremism | Andrews Boss Addresses Breach

Feb. 12, 2021 | By Brian W. Everstine, Rachel S. Cohen and Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory
Read the day's top news on the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and national security issues.

Air Force Launching Extremism Review as DOD Mulls Problem

Feb. 11, 2021 | By Brian W. Everstine
The Department of the Air Force will conduct its own comprehensive assessment of white supremacy and other forms of extremism in its ranks, while senior leaders in the next few weeks begin to discuss the problem with Airmen and Guardians as part of a Pentagon-wide ...

Biden’s Message to DOD | Will USSF Combine Active, Reserve? | New Bomber Tactics

Feb. 11, 2021 | By Amy Hudson, Rachel S. Cohen, Brian W. Everstine, Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory and John A. Tirpak
Read the day's top news on the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and national security issues.

Space Force Building Plan to Combine Active-Duty and Reserve Service

Feb. 10, 2021 | By Rachel S. Cohen
Space Force officials are fleshing out the details of a unique approach to military service that combines Active-duty and Reserve commitments, hoping that design will provide more flexibility for families and ultimately keep people in uniform longer. The service may decide to keep a separate ...

Biden Outlines Views on Using Military Power in 1st Pentagon Visit as President

Feb. 10, 2021 | By Brian W. Everstine
The U.S. military under President Joe Biden will use force as a “tool of last resort” as he aims to bring a responsible end to ongoing wars, though he told Defense Department employees during his first Pentagon visit he will never hesitate to use force ...

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