There will be an extra $20,000 to entice students selected by the Air Force for three- and four-year medical scholarships to sign up for an additional commitment. Lt. Col. Curt Prichard, Air Force Recruiting Service officer accessions chief, calls the Critical Skills Accession Bonus “an outstanding benefit for those selected for an already robust Health Professions Scholarship Program.” (AFRS report by SSgt. Jennifer Lindsey)
Airmen basic rarely go on to become four-star generals, but one who did retired last week after a 42 year career that saw him rise from a lowly slick-sleeve to the head of one of the Air Force’s most important major commands.