Like all U.S. military personnel, Air Force members are paid a minimum basic pay based on rank and years of service. The Department of Defense budget increased that pay by 5.2% in 2024 — the ...

He is the past recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Congressional Gold Medal, Air Force Distinguished Service ... now represents the presence and rank of a general officer.

Facing what it calls a lack of balance in its noncommissioned officer corps, the Air Force now projects changes to the grade structure for its enlisted ranks. “Although this news may be ...

The Air Force plans to grow its recruiter ranks to help it meet an ambitious 2025 goal. (Master Sgt. Kevin Nichols/Air Force) The Air Force said Monday it will meet its recruitment goals in fiscal ...