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Department of the Air Force bids farewell to SECAF 26
January 17, 2025 — Frank Kendall departed the Pentagon for the last time as the 26th secretary of the Air Force... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks with Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond during his first staff meeting with the Department of the Air Force’s service chiefs at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., July 28, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Army launches new training program for talent acquisition technicians
May 29, 2024 — The Army’s recruiting transformation is underway as the first group of warrant officers are currently going through the talent acquisition technician training course... MORE

Warrant officers in the Air Force have long history
May 16, 2024 — In April 2024, the U.S. Air Force announced a decision by the Secretary of the Air Force to bring back the warrant officer carrier field, which signified a pivotal moment in Air Force history, representing a strategic shift towards bolstering technical proficiency and operational effectiveness. The reintroduction of the warrant officer career path reflected the Air Force's commitment to expanding and retaining technical excellence, essential for maintaining a strategic advantage in an era defined by Great Power Competition. ... MORE

Air Force to re-introduce warrant officer rank, other major changes
February 14, 2024 — The Air Force plans to introduce two dozen changes specifically designed to prepare the service for strategic power challenges from competitors like China and Russia. ... MORE

Four people, two in uniforms, sit in chairs on a stage. Behind them a projection screen has the words "AFA Warfare Symposium -- A Professional Development Event."

Army warrant officers continue legacy of technical expertise
July 10, 2023 — The Army Warrant Officer Corps turns 105 this year. On July 9, 1918, the Army created the Army Mine Planter Service as part of the Coast Artillery Corps, forming the warrant officer corps along with it. Warrant officers were appointed to serve as masters, mates, chief engineers and assistant engineers on mine planting vessels... MORE

New policy removes barriers for retired regular Army warrant officers to serve in Reserve component
July 13, 2021 — A new Army Directive removes barriers for retired regular Army warrant officers to serve in either the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard. This will allow the Reserve component to benefit from the talents of these highly skilled Soldiers... MORE

ARNORTH celebrates 103rd Army Warrant Officer Corps Birthday
July 13, 2021 — U.S. Army North hosted the 103rd Warrant Officer birthday celebration at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 9. Since 1918, warrant officers have served with great distinction, as leaders, mentors, advisors and technical experts... MORE

Since July 9, 1918 warrant officers have served with great distinction, as leaders, mentors, advisors, and technical experts; their work is unmatched.

New Army aviators to incur 10-year service obligation
August 19, 2020 — Starting in October, commissioned and warrant officers selected for initial entry flight training will be required to serve at least a decade once they become an Army aviator, according to an all Army activity message published Aug. 12... MORE

Soldiers pilot a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a training flight over the city of Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, May 23, 2020.

CID seeks military police investigators to join warrant officer ranks
November 19, 2019 — As part of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s continued effort to recruit the best of the best to become special agents, CID is currently seeking military police investigators from Career Management Field 31 to become CID special agent warrant officers... MORE

As the U.S. Army's primary criminal investigative organization and the Department of Defense's premier investigative organization, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as CID, is responsible for conducting criminal investigations in which the Army is, or may be, a party of interest.