The fact that Operation Inherent Resolve has not been led by an airman even though it is mostly an air war does not mean an airman could not do the job, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford said. The Army has taken the role because the construct of the Army corps meant an “easy fix,” though Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein said Tuesday he was looking to make better prepared numbered air force commanders to lead a task force, such as Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. Defense Secretary Ash Carter picked the leaders for OIR because they were the most qualified at the time, but the fact that they were Army generals does not mean an airman would not be ready the next time the slot opens, said Dunford at ASC16. Dunford said could “name names” of airmen who are qualified.
Pentagon Releases Cost of Living, BAH Rates for 2026
Dec. 30, 2025
The Pentagon will pay cost of living allowances to 127,000 service members in the continental U.S. in 2026, an increase of 66,000 members in 2025. Airmen and Guardians across the U.S. will also receive an average increase of 4.2 percent for their Basic Housing Allowance, compared to the 5.4 percent…
