New policies address asthma, food allergies, and hearing loss to widen eligibility for service. The U.S. Air Force is broadening medical waiver policies to include mild asthma, food…
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Osprey Aircraft Deemed Safe After Near-Crash and Gearbox Review
Hybrid helicopter-airplanes resume flights after December 9 grounding. The U.S. Navy and the Air Force cleared their V-22 Ospreys for use after grounding them for two weeks. The…
Read MorePentagon Again Pauses V-22 Osprey Flights
Metal malfunction is the latest safety issue found in helicopter-airplane hybrid The Pentagon grounded V-22 Ospreys this week after discovering weakened metal components were the likely cause of…
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Read MoreU.S. and Japan Announce $10B Tactical Aircraft Modernization Plan
Upgrades across multiple military bases to strengthen regional deterrence and enhance Indo-Pacific stability The Department of Defense (DoD), in coordination with the Government of Japan, announced a plan…
Read MoreArmy Announces Military Spouse Business Relocation Reimbursement
The new policy provides up to $2,000 to support military families’ entrepreneurship. The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act included a provision that allowed reimbursement for part of the…
Read MoreAir Force and Space Force Launch AI Tool
The resource is intended to facilitate AI experimentation and development. The Air Force and Space Force launched a generative AI tool for general military use, encouraging airmen and…
Read MoreSpace Force Begins Accepting Applicants from Air Force Reserve
General Saltzman calls it “an important step toward fully integrating critical space expertise.“ Space Force announced that the service will accept transfer applications from Air Force reservists looking…
Read MoreUSAF Secretary Participates in AI-Controlled F-16 Dogfight Simulation
He reports, “That technology is not quite ready yet, but it’s making very good progress.” This month, U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall rode in an F-16 modified…
Read MoreUSAF Updates Mental Health Rules
New policy intended to expedite the treatment of airmen and prioritize their well-being. The U.S. Air Force has revised its mental health protocols, allowing airmen to pursue treatment…
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