MAY 24, 2024 - Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering for the U.S. Space Force in a fulltime capacity can expect the application window to open June 1–Nov. 30, 2024. This transfer option is part of the Space Force Personnel Management Act (PMA), approved by Congress and signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2024
Coast Guard and Brazil Partner to Combat Illegal Fishing
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) moors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 20, 2024. The James arrived in Rio de Janeiro for a scheduled port visit during Operation Southern Cross 2024. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Logan Kaczmarek) MAY 24, 2024 — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) arrived in the port of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for a … [Read more...]
U.S. Needs Sea-Based Nuclear Capability
MAY 24, 2024 - The U.S. needs all three legs of its nuclear triad, including the land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles and air-launched cruise missiles maintained by the Air Force, as well as the sea-based weapons that are the domain of the Navy. In a nuclear conflict where adversaries launch a first strike, it's possible they might render U.S. ground-based and … [Read more...]
CNO Celebrates Maritime Service at Fleet Week
NEW YORK (May 23, 2024) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti departs the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Fleet Week New York, May 23, 2024. Franchetti traveled to New York City to celebrate maritime service during Fleet Week New York, and discuss her priorities for America’s Warfighting Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases FY24 Selective Retention Bonus List
MAY 24, 2024 - The U.S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2024 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Oct. 1. The FY24 SRB program consists of 73 Air Force Specialty Codes, and none were removed from last year’s program. If an Airman’s AFSC is included in the FY24 list, they are eligible for a SRB. Since no FY23 SRB-eligible career fields were removed in the FY24 SRB … [Read more...]