 In March 2016, TEGNA sold Sightline to Regent, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm controlled by investor Michael Reinstein.Each year, "Air Force Times" names an Airman of the Year nominated by their peers honored at a ceremony on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C.

"Air Force Times" was founded by Mel Ryder, who began his newspaper career during World War I, selling and delivering "Stars and Stripes" to troops on the front lines.In 1921, Ryder joined Willard Kiplinger in forming the Kiplinger Agency newsletter service.