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It’s been a rough few months for Army senior enlisted leadership
At least four command sergeants major have been relieved.
Feds allege school district barred reservist from resuming his job
DOJ officials alleged Wednesday that Oklahoma City schools are violating federal law by refusing to let an Air Force reservist return to teaching.
By Karen Jowers
The Air Force’s pool of master sergeants is growing in 2024
More than 18.6% of eligible airmen will promote to master sergeants in 2024, up from 17.3% in 2023.
Opinion
Improving how service members build wealth
With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.
By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House plan
House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.
Bodycam footage shows deputy shot airman seconds after opening door
Family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson "remain adamant" that an Okaloosa County Sherriff's deputy had the wrong apartment when he was shot and killed May 3.
Lawyer: Deputy who fatally shot Florida airman had wrong apartment
Roger Fortson was alone in his apartment Friday when a sheriff's deputy burst in and fatally shot him, an attorney for Fortson's family claims.
Air Force IDs airman fatally shot by Florida sheriff’s officer
Senior Airman Roger Fortson was shot and killed by an Okaloosa Sheriff's deputy at his off-base residence following a disturbance call May 3, 2024.
Eielson AFB school closure highlights effects of education policy
Military families are rocked by the second school closure on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
By Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon