OCTOBER 1, 2025 - The Air Force has transformed its developmental duty process to offer Airmen more flexibility and control over their career while ensuring high-quality personnel fill positions critical to the future of the force. Beginning Oct. 1, 2025, Airmen will have the opportunity to volunteer to join the following seven developmental duties: military training … [Read more...]
Harrier Conducts Final Sundown Flight
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31, the Dust Devils, concluded the AV-8B Harrier’s service with a sundown ceremony Sept. 23, when the squadron flew the jet for the final time and shut it down on the China Lake flight line. The final sortie, flown by Jim “Jimbo” Coppersmith, VX-31 technical director, brought veterans, Sailors, Marines, government … [Read more...]
Hegseth Announces Series of War Department Reforms
OCTOBER 1, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth yesterday announced a series of 10 new directives aimed at strengthening the War Department's people and culture during an in-person speech in Quantico, Virginia, to the U.S. military's most senior leaders. The wide-ranging, 45-minute speech before nearly every O-7 and above nonstaff military officer and senior enlisted leader … [Read more...]
Help Available to Airmen During Government Shutdown
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - Assistance to reduce the impact of the government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families is available through various means. Those experiencing financial difficulties should contact their chain of command, who can provide more information on the financial aid organizations below. Compensation:The Military Leaders Economic Security … [Read more...]
Military Promotions, Retention to be Based on Meritocracy
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - The War Department will focus on lethality and merit, not on political correctness and diversity, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke yesterday to an audience of hundreds of generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. "Real toxic leadership is endangering subordinates with low standards. Real toxic … [Read more...]