What would be your gender-neutral alternative to referring to all Air Force members as "airmen"?

I wouldn't change any of them. There is a lot of history behind those rank titles. We need to stop catering to everyone's sensitivities and concentrate on the things that are important. Like the defense of our Country and how the services are being decimated systematically because of funding.

Many many women are proud as hell to be called "Airman."

This is just bullshit, P.C., internet traffic fodder for ad revenue and drama.

Worked with many great women on active duty. They were great Airmen!

Warrior typically was used by Marines. Soldier by the Army.
Airman if need be replaced would be tough. I just saw your post. I am interested in this topic very much. As I am a SOF Soldier and former unit CDR. This is the tip of the ice berg in a sense. I would consider warrior if possible or sky fighter. Sir, when do you need to have this?

Even the words "human" and "woman" have the root word "man" in them…it's not about misogynistic oppression of the other vital and indispensable half of the Ying and Yang that is humanity but simply the English language...some traditions shouldn't be changed – Airman is one of them...Stop focusing on the word and look at the function and proud history that belongs to both men and women of the U.S. Air Force…if there was a simple language fix for the challenges of the human condition I’d gladly take it but making-up new words for a language misses the point…while some things shouldn’t be done just because it’s traditional, and we should always look to improve our military Services, ignoring our heritage, culture and traditions can also take the focus off our core focus to fly, fight and win…Rather we need to institute policies that respect and celebrate the gender and differences that balance the human condition…changing a title won't improve recruiting, promotion rates or change gender inequality...only sincere action can do that. Vive la différence!

Honestly folks, there are other things that our government, our services and our leaders need to focus on other than this. I wish I could see vote results on how many people think that the name of an enlisted rating defines gender. This kind of political correctness just goes to show how politicians that have never served try to influence the military and move away from traditions that have spanned generations.

Honestly, I am disappointed that this is even an issue. I have talked to many women about this subjext, and I haven't found a single one that is offended by being called an Airman. It is part of our heritage. We need to to stop trying to please every person that has a complaint, because it is simply not possible. So there are a few that are offended by the word Airman. What about all the people that will be offended if the word "man" is taken out of everything?

Leave it alone! That was the way it started/founded and it is a traditional thing that should not be changed just because someone is offended by it. If they are offended by being called a Airman/Airmen, then maybe they joined the wrong force. This is getting ridiculous. This should not even be up for discussion.

All jobs being gender-neutral has nothing to do with political correctness. It's because women have been in harm's way serving in combat roles for the past 15 years, so there's no good reason to deny them the opportunity to serve under the combat jobs that were previously restricted. With that point being considered, there's no good reason to turn this into an issue of political correctness by changing nomenclature. Pay respect to tradition, and expect all servicemembers to do the same.

This Political Correctness "CRAP" is what has caused our country to sink to the low level that
it's in now....Sorry, but PISS ON THAT CRAP! I'm fed up with the minority of idiots who can't stand
right ways as opposed to non-conformity. Someone with the Right Stuff needs to take the lead and get the Military back to where it once was. Screw the Liberal, Left-Wing Socialists Humanists that are guiding the Pentagon. Once the useless flesh and his cronies in the white house are gone, then MAYBE, JUST MAYBE a true God fearing Patriot will certainly stand up and just do
the right thing. This gender neutral "CRAP" has got to go, along with those idiots that think up that crap! If I have offended one of you PC piss ants, too bad!