Nov. 30, 2023 Air Force announces FY24 Experienced Aviator Retention Incentive, Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Programs The Air Force recently announced the opening of two Regular Air Force FY24 Aviation Bonus programs.
Feb. 21, 2023 ‘Accelerating the Legacy 2023’ honors Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy through aviator development, student outreach ‘Accelerating the Legacy’ is an annual event hosted by Joint Base Charleston that honors the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen by developing today’s aviators and empowering the next generation of Airmen and aviators.
Dec. 9, 2020 Renowned test pilot Chuck Yeager dies Probably his most notable achievement was piloting the Bell X-1 experimental rocket plane, in which he became the first human to fly faster than the speed of sound in 1947, shortly after the founding of the U.S. Air Force as a separate service.
Sept. 23, 2019 Air Force reduces barriers for pregnant aviators Effective immediately, remotely piloted aircrew, missile operations duty crews and certain fully qualified pilots are authorized to perform their assigned duties during pregnancy without a medical waiver.