On newsstands this week

In this week’s Air Force Times, the former CEO of Blackwater has a plan for a ”turn-key” air wing in Afghanistan.

Also in this week’s edition:

• Real-world training for junior aircrews
• Airmen honored for incredible acts of courage.
• Hundreds of airmen are need for undermanned careers.

You’ll find these stories and much more this week at your local exchange or commissary.

In Other News

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Multi-year outreach blitz helped bring more vets into VA services

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Pentagon report backs quality-of-life tweaks, not major pay changes

The periodic review of military compensation called troops' pay "strongly competitive" when compared to civilian wages.

Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearing

Former FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.

Confirmation hearing for Trump’s VA Sec pick delayed over FBI check

The confirmation hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday morning, but will now be held next week.

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