2 Points

Guard opening UAV fliers school (www.airforcetimes.com)

The second schoolhouse for pilots and sensor operators of unmanned aerial vehicles in the Air Force is under construction — by the National Guard. “We’re going to be the first off-shoot from... More

Tags: air force,national guard,nevada,california,uav

Submitted 28 days ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

2 Points

Most F-22 pilots pass on re-up bonus (www.airforcetimes.com)

In the end, 68 percent of eligible pilots signed up for the $125,000 retention bonus in fiscal 2008 — more than the goal of 66 percent — but the final numbers show troublesome trends among fighter... More

Tags: f22s,air force,pilots,retention,bonus,fighter pilots

Submitted about 1 month ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

2 Points

Enlisted retention lowest in at least 7 years (www.airforcetimes.com)

The Air Force’s enlisted retention rates for fiscal 2008 fell to their lowest levels — by far — since before the war on terror began in 2001, according to statistics released by the Defense... More

Tags: air force,enlisted soldiers,retention,war on terror,defense department

Submitted about 1 month ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

2 Points

Military families cope in the face of deployment (www.sunherald.com)

Air Force Capt. John Harrell is on the other side of the world but he still reads bedtime stories to his 3-year-old twins. Along with packing his duffle bag and getting his shots, videotaping... More

Tags: military families,deployment,air force,middle east

Submitted 2 months ago by robertharding | 0 Comments |

1 Points