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A pilot prepares for flight on board USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (Kenneth Abbate/U.S. Navy)

New Round of Incentives Aims to Keep Navy Pilots in Service

Three key aviation bonus programs are expanding amid a Pentagon-wide aviator shortfall.

Senior Airman Aaron Roper and Airman 1st Class Darren Strange, both with the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, perform diagnostics on an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft on the flightline at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., on Dec. 19, 2016. The Air Force on Tuesday announced the elimination of selective re-enlistment bonuses for 17 career fields. J.M. Eddins Jr./Air Force

Air Force Drops Re-Enlistment Bonuses in 17 Career Fields

But airmen in the affected fields have 30 days to re-enlist and still get their higher bonuses.

A sailor is promoted to the rank of chief petty officer during a pinning ceremony aboard the USS Iwo Jima, Sept. 16, 2017. (JOE GONZALEZ/U.S. NAVY)

Navy Plans More Promotions, Bonuses for Sailors as Service Expands

Sailors can expect more promotions and bonuses as the service starts growing again, according to the Navy's personnel chief.

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Navy Fires Commanding Officer of Amphibious Warship

The Navy commander's superiors lost confidence in her ability to effectively lead sailors and carry out her duties.

Sgt. Maj. Bradley Kasal, the outgoing I Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major, observes the relief and appointment ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., on May 18, 2018. Sgt. Maj. James Porterfield replaced Kasal as I MEF sergeant major. Kasal has served as I MEF sergeant major since 2015 and is retiring from the Marine Corps after 34 years of service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Farbo)

One of the Marine Corps' Most Iconic Enlisted Leaders Just Retired

A Navy Cross recipient who overcame grievous war wounds to continue to lead Marines on active duty has finally retired.

A Rockwell B-1 Lancer sits after making an emergency landing at Midland International Air and Space Port on May 1, 2018, in Midland, Texas. The aircraft is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. (Jacob Ford/Odessa American via AP)

Social Media Photos Raise Questions About B-1 Emergency Landing

Photos show a missing ceiling hatch, leading to speculation an in-flight ejection was attempted.

Rear Adm. Jeff Hughes, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2 (ESG-2), right, talks with Marine Lt. Col. Marcus Mainz, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) forward officer in charge, while both were embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge in September 2017 during relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Mainz was relieved of command today. (Kaitlyn E. Eads/Navy)

Marine Battalion Commander Relieved During Middle East Deployment

Lt. Col. Marcus Mainz was abruptly relieved in the middle of a deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet.

Lt. Col. Erin Weatherly receives the guidon as she assumes command of the 90th Civil Engineer Squadron at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, on June 15, 2017. Weatherly and Chief Master Sgt. James Clark were removed from their leadership positions at the squadron May 2. Lan Kim/Air Force

Commander, Chief Master Sergeant Fired from Civil Engineer Squadron

The move to fire two top leaders in the same squadron is rare.