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Technical Sergeant Promotions Surge in 2025, to 1 in 4

June 23, 2025 | By David Roza
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.

Trump Budget Calls for More Airmen, Guardians in 2026

June 10, 2025 | By Rachel S. Cohen
Over half a million troops would serve in the Air Force and Space Force in 2026, the Trump administration said last week, keeping the workforce essentially flat as Airmen and Guardians tackle a growing list of missions around the globe.

Fewer PCS Moves Could Reduce Stress, But ‘Devil’s in the Details,’ Experts Say

May 29, 2025 | By David Roza
A new Pentagon effort to reduce permanent-change-of-station (PCS) moves could reduce stress for military families and save money, but it may require rethinking military career advancement to be effective, according to military personnel policy experts.

Air Force, Space Force Brace For Wave of Civilian Staff Reductions

May 5, 2025 | By David Roza
The personnel chiefs for the Air Force and Space Force told lawmakers that plans to lay off thousands of civilian employees could present challenges to recruitment efforts and perhaps even operations, particularly for the Space Force.

Experts: Troop Pay Report Is a Big Step Forward. Now They Want Policy Changes

Jan. 17, 2025 | By David Roza
Experts and advocates say a new Pentagon report on pay and compensation will guide much-needed changes on housing allowances and military spouse employment.

New Pentagon Report: Troop Pay Is Competitive, but Allowance Formulas Need Updates

Jan. 15, 2025 | By David Roza
A new report released by the Defense Department Jan. 15 lays out eight steps Pentagon officials can take to better pay and compensate service members and their families.

What Military Personnel Policies Could Change Under President Trump

Nov. 8, 2024 | By David Roza
When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, he could reverse policies regarding abortion and transgender service members, though recent pushes in Congress to improve military pay and quality of life will likely continue, according to a leading national security expert.

How the Air Force Reserve Is Trying To Fix Its Child Care Access Problem

Nov. 4, 2024 | By David Roza
Every drill weekend, Air Force Reservists across the country face the same problem: where to find child care for their kids. Amid a nationwide provider shortage, finding child care for drill weekends is even more difficult than during weekdays. “Sometimes...

How a New ‘Taskrabbit’-Like App Could Help Win Wars, Transform Public Service

Oct. 8, 2024 | By David Roza
A new mobile app developed by a team of joint service members, GigEagle is like a military version of the civilian app Taskrabbit, where users can find individuals to help put together an IKEA cabinet, move a mattress, or other temporary handy jobs. But instead ...

Airmen at Risk of Temporary Pay Delay When Reenlisting

Sept. 13, 2024 | By Rachel S. Cohen
Thousands of Airmen are ensnared in a bureaucratic backlog that's forcing staff to handle their reenlistments manually, in some cases delaying paychecks.

Senators Urge National Guard Chief Nominee to Stop Cuts at Bases

Sept. 12, 2024 | By Rachel S. Cohen
A bipartisan trio of senators urged the likely next National Guard boss on Sept. 12 to hold off on proposed staff cuts to Air National Guard bases in their states, arguing their missions should shield them from top-down attempts to downsize.

Clearing the Air On the Nellis Boonie Hat Controversy

Aug. 27, 2024 | By David Roza
A social media storm kicked off earlier this month about whether Airmen at Nellis Air Force Base can wear boonie hats during the hot summer months.
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