Kenneth Moll
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Air Force Scholarship Puts Aviation Rookies on the Path to Become Rated Officers
A new Air Force scholarship called Aim High Flight Academy gives high school and college students 15 hours of flight training to give them a leg up if they pursue a career in aviation.
Amid Standards Push, ACC Considers New Rules for Beanie, Fleece Wear
Air Combat Command is considering a supplement to dress and appearance standards that would limit the use of cold weather clothes such as beanies and fleeces to only certain colors, places, and times of year for Airmen assigned to ACC.
B-52 Maintenance Might Get A Lot Easier Thanks to This Airman
A B-52 maintainer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., designed a new tool that shaves hours off the phase inspection process, delighting his fellow knuckle busters.
Warrant Officer Selection Rates Will Be Low with Fierce Competition, Few Spots
The application process for the Air Force’s first batch of warrant officers in 66 years looks to be a fiercely competitive one, with nearly 500 Airmen applying for just 60 slots.
‘Like Your Uncle’s Old Porsche’: Why the Aging C-21 Is Still in High Demand
With just 19 jets, the Air Force C-21 transport fleet is busier than ever moving VIPs, wounded troops, and urgently needed cargo in a hurry.
LUCKY Strike: The F-15E That Downed a Helo With a Bomb Just Hit 15,000 Flight Hours
The F-15E Strike Eagle that downed an Iraqi helicopter with a laser-guided bomb in 1991 is still flying and just surpassed 15,000 flight hours during a deployment to the Middle East.
‘The Black Jet’: F-16 Squadron Gives Its Flagship an F-117 Paint Scheme
The 8th Fighter Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., took a page out of the history books last month when it unveiled its F-16 flagship painted in a black and grey color scheme honoring the squadron’s past life flying the F-117 Nighthawk, the world’s ...
CSO Sports New Mess Dress Look, But Space Force Says Design Not Finalized
About a month after the top Guardian was spotted wearing a unique black mess dress uniform to an event in Los Angeles, Calif., a Department of the Air Force spokesperson said the service is still working on its official mess dress design.
What It’s Like to Fly a KC-46 Around the World in 45 Hours
A KC-46 touched down at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on July 1 after a record 45-hour nonstop flight around the world. The mission, called Project Magellan, saw the two crews aboard test their limits as they refueled Air Force jets around the planet.
Air Force Stands Up New School For Future Warrant Officers
The Air Force took a step closer to bringing new warrant officers into its ranks for the first time since 1958 by opening a school where Airmen will train for the role.
Air Force General Sentenced In Historic Court-Martial
A military judged sentenced an Air Force general on June 29 to a reprimand, restriction to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph for two months, and $10,000 forfeiture of pay per month for 6 months.
Air Force General Cleared of Sexual Assault, Guilty of Other Charges
Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, the first general in Air Force history to face a court-martial by jury, was found not guilty of sexual assault but convicted of other charges on June 29.
Generals Start Deliberating as Arguments End in Stewart Court-Martial
The first panel in history to sit for the court-martial of an Air Force general entered deliberations June 28. Eight general officers will now consider the fate of the defendant, Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart. The former head of the 19th Air Force, which is responsible ...
New DOD Security Clearance Czar Wants to End Years of Mismanagement
The new head of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency told lawmakers he aims to reverse years of poor management of DCSA’s background check modernization effort, which is already more than five years behind schedule and half a billion dollars over budget.
Air Force General Pleads Guilty To Two Charges. What Does It Mean and What’s Next?
An Air Force general’s decision to plead guilty to two relatively minor charges may be part of a strategy to build his credibility when defending against more serious charges, according to a military legal expert.