David Roza
David Roza is a senior editor at Air & Space Forces Magazine. He covered local news in Downeast Maine and FDA policy in Washington D.C. before starting as an Air Force and Space Force reporter at Task & Purpose, where he became passionate about aircraft, spacecraft, and the people who operate them. David can be reached at droza_CTR@afa.org or davidroza@protonmail.com.
Recent stories by David Roza
T-7 Completes Climate Tests as Air Force Pushes to Field New Trainer
The T-7A Red Hawk next-generation jet trainer underwent a second round of extreme weather testing as the Air Force presses to get the T-7 into production so it can replace the aging T-38 Talon.
AFMC Boss Richardson Retires After 42-Year Career: ‘I Love This Stuff’
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.
Air Force, Space Force to Triple Enlistment Bonus Funding in 2026
The Air Force is requesting about $141 million for initial enlistment bonuses in its fiscal 2026 budget, while Space Force wants $13 million.
Air Force Wants Extra $71 Million for Officer Aircrew Bonus
The Air Force is requesting a $71.2 million increase in hazardous duty incentive pay for commissioned Airmen, as the service expects more officer aviators to take the bonus in fiscal year 2026.
Air Force Cuts Alternate PT Drills for Trainees amid ‘Complete Rewrite’ of BMT
Trainees in Basic Military Training and technical school no longer have the option to try alternate PT drills if they fail an initial assessment, according to a policy change the Air Force made in April. The move is part of a larger shift out of ...
Lonely Days, Restless Nights: New Study Looks at How Military Spouses Are Holding Up
A new survey found that military and veteran spouses experience depression and anxiety at two to three times the rate of the general population, with many also reporting difficulty finding community, peer support, and suitable employment.
15 Tons of Bombs and 1 Tiny Toilet: Around the World on the B-2 Spirit
A former B-2 Spirit stealth bomber pilot who flew a 44-hour mission in 2001 shares what it may have been like for the Airmen who struck Iranian nuclear facilities last weekend.
CMSAF Says 2-Mile PT Test ‘Likely’, but Final Changes Still Uncertain
Changes are coming to the Air Force physical fitness assessment, but the service is not yet revealing what those are or when Airmen might expect to see them. A message from Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi to other enlisted leaders ...
Technical Sergeant Promotions Surge in 2025, to 1 in 4
Airmen stood a better chance of making it to technical sergeant in 2025, as about 1 in 4 eligible staff sergeants were picked for the promotion. This year is the third in a row where E-6 promotion rates have increased.
Military Families to See Relief as Air Force Adjusts PCS Procedures
The Department of the Air Force is reverting to its old relocation system for some Airmen and Guardians who face problems with the new system’s rocky rollout.
Air Force Moves Ahead with Military’s First Microreactor
The military’s first commercial nuclear microreactor moved a step closer to reality on June 11, when the Air Force announced it plans to award a contract for the technology to Oklo, a nuclear-energy company.
Air Force Aid Society Launches New Financial Aid, Child Care Programs
The official charity for the Air Force and Space Force is implementing major changes to help Airmen, Guardians, and their families with child care, health care, permanent change-of-station (PCS) moves, and other stressful or expensive life needs.
New Skyraider II Instructor Pilots Racking Up Flight Hours
The first batch of instructor pilots on one of the Air Force’s newest airframes are piling on the flight hours as they prepare to welcome their own students next fiscal year.
‘Kill More, Die Less’: New Unit Explores How to Deploy Wingman Drones
The Air Force on June 5 stood up a new unit to figure out how to use drone wingmen, known as "Collaborative Combat Aircraft," in future air wars.
Air Force 3-Star Nominated as NATO’s Top Officer
Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich is nominated for promotion to serve as the four-star head of U.S. European Command, the Pentagon announced June 5.