Stephen Losey
Senior Reporter
Stephen Losey is the air warfare reporter for Defense News. He previously covered leadership and personnel issues at Air Force Times, and the Pentagon, special operations and air warfare at Military.com. He has traveled to the Middle East to cover U.S. Air Force operations.
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Air Force aircraft readiness plunges to new low, alarming chief
As budget cuts loom, U.S. Air Force leaders lament a fleet in which all aircraft types don't pass muster.
Air Force expanding Base of Preference program for airmen’s next assignments to all career fields
Bases will now advertise what jobs they have available on myPers on a quarterly basis under the revised Base of Preference program. That way, airmen can tell whether they have a chance at a job at their dream base — and won’t waste time if nothing’s available.
Think tank: NATO must prepare to counter a rapid Russia invasion in Europe
Russia is positioned to quickly defeat forward-deployed U.S. and NATO forces and grab land before reinforcements could arrive, according to a new paper from the Atlantic Council, an international affairs think tank.
McConnell trains airmen as it awaits new KC-46 tanker
The photos show boom operators helping instructors guide equipment onto the fuselage trainer, and securing cargo on the recreated cargo deck.
Academy announces new commandant of cadets
She will also oversee more than 200 airmen and civilian personnel, and be responsible for developing the character and leadership skills of cadets, military training, supervising cadet life activities, and providing facility and logistical support
307 enlisted airmen tapped for supplemental promotion
The Air Force said Thursday that it has selected 307 enlisted airmen for supplemental promotion this month.
Investigation found fired Malmstrom squadron commander was bullying, abusive
An investigation found that Lt. Col. Raymond Fortner wrongfully failed to maintain a healthy command climate at the 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron. He calls Investigation "one-sided."
Travis psychologist sexually assaulted patients, who were recovering from sexual trauma
Three women, all Air Force officers, came to him for help treating their past sexual assault trauma. Instead, a jury found, he manipulated them, abused their trust and sexually assaulted them -- and said it was part of their therapy.
Alarming number of mobility pilots decline bonuses to keep flying; overall bonus ‘take rates’ up slightly
The percentage of manned aircraft pilots accepting hefty bonuses to stay in the Air Force stopped its slide in fiscal 2018. But turning on the cash spigot appears to have had limited effect in some areas.
Air Force wants to house three F-35 squadrons at rebuilt Tyndall, move Raptors permanently
The change in plans, if approved, would mean operational F-22 Raptors from the 95th Fighter Squadron would not return to Tyndall.
