Oct. 22, 2018

Air Force extends high year of tenure for E-4s through E-6s

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Air Force is extending the high year of tenure for senior airmen through technical sergeants beginning Feb. 1, 2019.

Nov. 27, 2017

Air Force announces continuation pay rates

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Air Force leaders recently announced the Air Force’s continuation pay rates which are part of the new Blended Retirement System.

Aug. 25, 2017

Air Force announces initiatives to lessen pilot shortage

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Air Force officials announced three additional initiatives designed to enhance mission readiness by keeping pilots in the service and bringing retired pilots back to fill critical-rated positions.

Dec. 22, 2016

Air Force needs to grow to 350,000

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — In ongoing efforts to size and shape the force to current and future requirements, Air Force officials explained why the service needs to grow to 350,000 active-duty Airmen over the next seven years.