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The best employment search resources for military spouses
Though the military spouse unemployment rate has stubbornly remained over 20% for more than a decade, new resources designed to help are added every year.
By Karen Jowers
New program accelerates military spouses’ job opportunities
Nearly three-fourths of spouses in the program have been hired by their employer who hosted their fellowship. More employers are needed.
By Karen Jowers
Ukrainian pilots will learn to fly F-16s at US Air Force’s 162nd Wing
Ukrainian pilots with prior experience flying other fighters could learn to fly the F-16 in as short as five months, the Air Force said.
Here’s how the Air Force’s new pilot retention bonuses will work
Pilots whose initial contracts expire in fiscal 2024 or 2025 can sign new agreements to serve for another four to 12 years.
Thunderstorm damage to Vance’s T-6 fleet will slow pilot training
At least 12 T-6s require intensive repairs before they can return to flight, base spokesperson Terri Schaefer said.
How high-speed drone racing could aid struggling Air Force recruitment
The Drone Racing League is for “tech-setters” not attracted to sports like football. Instead, they lean into gaming and simulation.
Meet the Marine who ‘rode the thunder’ and lived to tell the tale
After being forced to eject from his F-8 Crusader, Lt. Col. William Rankin soon found himself amid a thunderstorm — 40,000 feet above ground.
T-7 Red Hawk trainer jet takes its first flight
Its flight marks the beginning of the T-7′s final development phase before Boeing starts producing military-ready jets.
Can this internal review help shrink the Air Force’s pilot shortage?
The review could also reshape who wields influence among Air Force planners and policymakers in a typically pilot-heavy culture.
Air Force aviators could nab $50K each year by staying in uniform
Pilots, air battle managers and combat systems operators who sign new contracts will receive between $15,000 and $50,000 annually for three to 12 years.
Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls
Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.
By Sarah Sicard