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10,000 airmen to be cut, Schwartz says

The Air Force plans to cut end strength by 10,000 airmen as part of efforts to save money, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said at a news briefing Friday.

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AF names support, training, recruiting, maintenance commanders

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Acquisition board approves DEAMS next phase

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Tricare Help: When it comes to Tricare rumors, remember the facts

Q. I just heard from a friend that Tricare for Life will not be granted to anyone not already enrolled after Oct. 1, 2012. Is there any truth to that?

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Lawmakers wary of retirement commission plan

Lawmakers generally seem to agree that standing up an independent commission to study possible reforms to the military retirement system is a good idea, but they are less supportive of the fast-track approval process that the Defense Department is seeking … Continue reading

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539 O-5s, 112 O-3s moving up

Five-hundred thirty-nine lieutenant colonels and 112 captains have been selected for promotion in the line of the Air Force and Nurses Corps Central selection boards, the Air Force said Thursday. The boards considered 4,100 lieutenant colonels and 180 captains for … Continue reading

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Obama praises DoD’s energy leadership, stewardship

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Hiring from Bender list supports presidential disability hiring goals

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Combat rescue helicopter acquisition process underway

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DoD proposes to cut 7 squadrons, cancel C-27

Proposed reductions in defense spending would cut seven squadrons, cancel the C-27 and the Global Hawk Block 30, and retire numerous transport aircraft, according to documents obtained from sources by Air Force Times.

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