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The service is still considering moving to a system that offers airmen a five-year eligibility window to rise to the next rank, which has been in the works for at least a year. That approach is attractive, but difficult to execute without putting some airmen at a disadvantage, Kelly said. On the enlisted side, Bass said an enlisted force development strategy is coming later this year. For example, it may benefit one family to remain at the same base for eight years, while another airman feels held back by staying that long.

Your Air Force. By Rachel S. Wednesday, Jul 7. Did you make lieutenant colonel or technical sergeant? Good news for thousands of lieutenant colonels and technical sergeants-to-be. By Stephen Losey. Want to try that cool job or get more education? About Rachel S. More In Your Air Force. America and its foes remain in the way of a landmine-free future: report The International Campaign to Ban Landmines has been issuing the report annually since Aircraft maintenance squadron commander at Nellis ousted Maj.

Burton Field moved to a new position in the 99th Air Base Wing. Marines celebrate birthday with a mile fun run miles for years. In Other News. The Air Force used to give airmen points based on how long they had served in their current grade, and how long their overall service has been, but finished a multi-year phase-out of those points in Bass said the Air Force also could give airmen credit for the skills they already bring into the service, such as professional certifications for certain trades.

Also under consideration: The fate of Weighted Airman Promotion System tests for promotion to staff sergeant or technical sergeant. The Air Force in dropped those tests for senior noncommissioned officers — master, senior master, or chief master sergeant. Wright also said in that the Air Force was considering doing the same for NCOs, but wanted to study the matter first to make sure there would not be any unforeseen consequences.

Stephen Losey is the air warfare reporter at Defense News. He previously reported for Military. Before that, he covered U. Air Force leadership, personnel and operations for Air Force Times. Your Air Force. By Stephen Losey.