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military1 year ago

"Air Force Introduces Cold-Weather Incentive Pay for North Dakota Bases"

The Department of the Air Force has approved cold weather pay for airmen and Guardians stationed at seven U.S. bases with extreme cold conditions, effective April 1. The new lump-sum payment is aimed at incentivizing service members to serve at least a yearlong tour in locations where temperatures can drop 20 degrees below zero. The pay ranges from $500 to $5,000 depending on location and dependents, and is intended to ease the financial burden of purchasing cold weather essentials. The announcement comes more than a year after the passage of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, and is part of the Air Force's efforts to take care of service members and their families stationed at critical installations in extreme cold-weather environments.

via Military.com|
#airmen#cold-assignment-incentive-pay#department-of-the-air-force
military2 years ago

Tragic Osprey Crash Claims Lives of 8 Airmen

The U.S. Air Force has identified all eight airmen who were declared dead after a CV-22 Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan. The search and rescue operation transitioned to a recovery effort, with six bodies recovered so far. The identified airmen include a direct support operator, a flight surgeon, pilots, flight engineers, and a medical operations flight chief. This incident marks the deadliest USAF aviation accident since 2018 and the deadliest-ever CV-22 accident. The Osprey, known for its tilt-rotor design, has had a checkered safety history. A thorough investigation will be conducted.

via Air & Space Forces Magazine|
#airmen#japan#military
military2 years ago

"Four-star General Advocates for Prestigious Unit Award for Kabul Evacuation Airmen"

The head of Air Mobility Command, Gen. Mike Minihan, plans to nominate Air Force units and service members involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan for the nation's highest military awards, after airmen were left out of the group selected to receive the Presidential Unit Citation. The nomination process and fair recognition for Operation Allies Refuge have been questioned. Minihan intends to push for a change in the eligibility criteria and lobby for airmen to receive honors awarded at higher echelons of the federal government. The award process has faced delays and criticism, and Minihan aims to ensure that all deserving units and individuals are recognized for their contributions.

via AirForceTimes.com|
#afghanistan-withdrawal#air-mobility-command#airmen
military2 years ago

"Air Force Overhauls Training Programs for Special Ops Jobs and NCOs"

The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is conducting a review of its training methods for airmen across all career fields, aiming to adapt to a new era of combat and prepare for future challenges. The review, led by AFSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, will result in changes to the initial qualification and advanced training phases. The first change proposed is the removal of combat dive training from the initial training pipeline for special tactics, combat control, and special reconnaissance officers. The Air Force believes that these skills may no longer be relevant in future combat environments. Instead, combat diving may become a special qualification earned later in an airman's career if needed. The review reflects AFSOC's efforts to ensure that airmen receive training that is relevant to the evolving combat landscape.

via AirForceTimes.com|
#air-force-special-operations-command#airmen#combat-dive