Archives for July 2023

Rotors to Wings: Transition from Helicopters to Airplanes for Retiring Military Pilots

AUGUST 1, 2023 - In 2022, the 12 major U.S. airlines — Alaska, Allegiant, American, Atlas, Delta, FedEx, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, United, and UPS — hired more than 13,000 pilots, according to data compiled by the consulting firm Future and Active Pilot Advisors. This hiring spree is partly due to the rebound in air travel following the COVID-19 pandemic and the … [Read more...]

Medicare Part D and TRICARE Pharmacy Coverage

JULY 27, 2023 – You may already have TRICARE For Life (TFL). Or perhaps you’re eligible to transition to this coverage soon. Either way, you may have questions about your TRICARE prescription drug coverage. For instance, you may wonder if you need to have Medicare Part D, Medicare’s prescription coverage. You don’t need Medicare Part D to have TFL. That’s because TFL has the … [Read more...]

Allvin Nominated to Be Next Air Force Chief of Staff

JULY 27, 2023 - Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with expertise in joint planning and strategy, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III announced July 26. Allvin would assume the highest military position in the Air Force, responsible for the organization, … [Read more...]

Strategy Outlines Agency’s Supply Chain Security Approach

JULY 27, 2023 - The 2021 cyberattack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline for days sent Defense Logistics Agency Energy officials scrambling for new ways to get fuel to East Coast customers and underscored the need for supply chain resilience. An infographic explains five concepts that make up supply chain security: transportation, warehousing, manufacturing, exporting and … [Read more...]

CNO Travels to Colombia, Australia, Singapore, and Japan

CARTAGENA, Colombia (July 17, 2023) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday tours the UNITAS Maritime Operations Center (MOC) at Colombian Naval Base Cartagena, in Cartagena, Colombia, July 17, 2023. This year marks the 64th anniversary of UNITAS, the worldÕs longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise, which enhances interoperability among multiple nations … [Read more...]

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Guard Conducts Soldier Borne Sensor Drone Training

DECEMBER 18, 2025 – Infantry cadre assigned to the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute, or RTI, conducted Soldier Borne Sensor, or SBS, training Dec. 9–11, as part of ongoing efforts to modernize small-unit reconnaissance and prepare instructors for future unmanned aircraft system integration. The training familiarized the cadre with […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]