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By David Roza Feb 12, 2021

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Military pilots, show us the lucky charms you fly with! (we know you’re out there!)

Warm fuzzy feelings!

By Paul Szoldra Sep 9, 2020

News

The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform

The Marine Corps will pay some of its pilots retention bonuses of nearly a quarter-million dollars in order to address "shortfalls" in the service's aviation community.

By Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com Feb 19, 2020

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The Air Force failed to close its pilot manning gap for the fifth year in a row

For the fifth consecutive year, the Air Force has failed to completely close its pilot manning gap through retaining, and recruiting and training new pilots, recently released data shows

By Haley Britzky Feb 4, 2020

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Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years

Cha-ching.

By Jeff Hampton, The Virginian-Pilot Jan 6, 2020

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Project Zebra: the secret WWII mission that built bonds of friendship between American and Soviet pilots

"I think it is accurate to say that we did at that point have a beautiful relationship."

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Jul 9, 2018

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Marines Will Offer Up To $210K To Keep Pilots From Leaving

Editor’s Note: This article by Gina Harkins originally appeared onMilitary.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. MARINE … Continued

By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Sep 18, 2017

Community

‘We Are A Service That Is Too Small’: An Air Force In Crisis Looks For A Shakeup

The Air Force has over the past few years grappled with operational demands that have drained its resources and strained … Continued

By Sarah Sicard Sep 13, 2017

Lifestyle

9 Naval Aviation Slang Terms You Never Knew You Needed

Slang is much a part of the military as MREs, physical fitness tests, and shitty base housing. Each branch and … Continued

By Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com Jul 31, 2017

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Air Force Gets Creative To Tackle Pilot Shortage

Editor’s Note: This article by Oriana Pawlyk originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community. … Continued

By Business Insider Staff Jul 20, 2017

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Here’s Exactly How The World’s Best Pilots Perform Their Death-Defying Tricks

Few pilots can claim to be as talented as the acrobatic aces flying in the U.S. Blue Angels and UK … Continued

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Military pilots, show us the lucky charms you fly with! (we know you’re out there!)

The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform

The Air Force failed to close its pilot manning gap for the fifth year in a row

Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years

Project Zebra: the secret WWII mission that built bonds of friendship between American and Soviet pilots

Marines Will Offer Up To $210K To Keep Pilots From Leaving

‘We Are A Service That Is Too Small’: An Air Force In Crisis Looks For A Shakeup

9 Naval Aviation Slang Terms You Never Knew You Needed

Air Force Gets Creative To Tackle Pilot Shortage

Here’s Exactly How The World’s Best Pilots Perform Their Death-Defying Tricks