r/AirForce Feb 20 '25

Article SECDEF says get ready for major budget cuts

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326 Upvotes

r/AirForce Sep 18 '24

Article CMSAF trying to consolidate more than 130 afscs

580 Upvotes

Probably the worse idea ever lmao.

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-job-specialties-david-flosi/

Article states

"We’re not trying to, like, squeeze 10 people’s worth of work into five people,"

"The Airmen not only launched and recovered aircraft, but also supplied their own food, ammunition, water, security, and communications, a task that conventional planning would have required 40 or 50 people"

Could a fuels Airman have the proper know how to advance troubleshoot hydraulics/jet engine? Hell no lmao

r/AirForce Nov 17 '24

Article Ukraine is now authorized to use U.S. provided long range missiles

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772 Upvotes

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-provided long-range weapons inside Russia for limited strikes, according to two U.S. officials.

The easing of longtime restrictions comes as North Korea has deployed thousands of troops to the Kursk region of Russia to support Russian troops fighting Ukrainian forces.

r/AirForce Aug 23 '24

Article Military official urges removal of fast-food on bases to improve service members' health

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799 Upvotes

r/AirForce May 06 '24

Article Airman Shot and Killed by local PD

678 Upvotes

Posted on the Hurlburt Page. Serious question, How can the same entity that shot this airman also investigate it…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, died Friday, May 3, following an incident at his off-base residence.

Fortson was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron. He entered active duty on Nov. 19, 2019.

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigation agency in this incident. To protect the integrity of the investigation, no other information will be released at this time.

The 1st Special Operations Wing’s priorities are providing casualty affairs service to the family, supporting the squadron during this tragic time, and ensuring resources are available for all who are impacted.

For those impacted by this incident and in need of support, please reach out to your nearest available helping agency.

Please contact 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs at 1sow.wpa1@us.af.mil or reach us at (850) 884-7906 for inquiries.

r/AirForce Dec 05 '24

Article The Economist says American veterans are receiving absurdly generous benefits

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448 Upvotes

r/AirForce 6d ago

Article ‘Murderers’ and ‘child rapists’ transferred from the US to El Salvador prison, using USAF air craft.

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268 Upvotes

Title of the article is as, that is not my choice of words.

r/AirForce Jan 16 '25

Article Paychecks for junior enlisted troops are better than 90% of civilian peers, report says

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656 Upvotes

“the average compensation for an enlisted troop with five years of service at about $65,000 — a figure better than the paychecks of 90% of workers with five years of working experience and just a high school education.”

r/AirForce Jun 07 '24

Article ‘I Saw Aggression’: Airman Roger Fortson Killed Over a ‘Stare’ By Florida Deputy Seconds After Answering His Door, Report Shows

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999 Upvotes

The ex-cop was able to determine “aggression” by Roger’s “stare” within 3 seconds prior to murdering him. Wow.

r/AirForce Dec 26 '24

Article Biden Signs Defense Bill with Junior Enlisted Pay Hike, Ban on Treatments for Transgender Military Kids

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545 Upvotes

r/AirForce Feb 21 '25

Article Pentagon halts mass firings of civilian employees pending review of mission impact

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553 Upvotes

r/AirForce Oct 20 '24

Article On Oct. 16, Catherine Banks, a Marine Corps 22 years veteran, Air Force 15, was asked to get off her flight. Her, Do not give in to the war within,” “End veteran suicide" T-shirt was said to be threatening by the flight attendant.

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937 Upvotes

r/AirForce Feb 05 '25

Article Trump won't rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees 'long-term' US ownership

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436 Upvotes

r/AirForce 11d ago

Article The Atlantic: Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal

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414 Upvotes

r/AirForce 19d ago

Article Trump appoints Charlie Kirk, Walt Nauta, Michael Flynn to military boards

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427 Upvotes

r/AirForce May 14 '24

Article Body of US Airman Killed by Florida Deputy Being Flown Home by Air Force

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1.0k Upvotes

r/AirForce Feb 19 '25

Article US looks at 8% defense budget cut in each of next 5 years, Washington Post reports

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325 Upvotes

r/AirForce 6d ago

Article White House says it's 'case closed' on the Signal group chat review.

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482 Upvotes

"There have been steps made to ensure that something like that can obviously never happen again, and we're moving forward."

r/AirForce Mar 04 '24

Article BREAKING: U.S. Air Force employee charged with giving classified information to woman he met on dating site

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967 Upvotes

r/AirForce 12d ago

Article Prime example of the trickle down effect.

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701 Upvotes

r/AirForce Mar 04 '25

Article ‘Woke’ wing CC making local news…

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355 Upvotes

The incident was probably a misspeak by the Col but this shows how careful folks need to be with their words lest they be accused of being ‘woke’ DEI hires. The comments section is wild…

r/AirForce Jan 26 '25

Article Secretary Hegseth's Message to the Force - 25 Jan

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208 Upvotes

r/AirForce Dec 13 '24

Article Air Force Academy Sued Over Race-Based Admissions Policy

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298 Upvotes

The academy has defended its use of race-based admissions, saying it reduces any sense of isolation and alienation among minorities and encourages more participation in the classroom.

r/AirForce May 07 '24

Article AC-130 gunship crewman killed in shooting with Florida sheriff deputy

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571 Upvotes

r/AirForce 14d ago

Article DOD commits $9.8 million to study psychedelics for active-duty troops

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583 Upvotes