Latest "maternity" stories

Senior Airman Quynn Santjer, unit deployment manager for the 94th Fighter Squadron, looks through the new abundance of maternity options at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 2, 2021. (Staff Sgt. Jaylen Molden/Air Force)

Air Force exchanges will carry more maternity uniforms at a dozen bases

DOD warned uniform shipments are delayed by supply chain problems.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Navy unveils maternity uniform pilot program for 2022

The voluntary program will provide expecting sailors maternity uniforms at no cost.

By Diana Stancy Correll

14 months ago

Military parents foot the bill to ship breast milk to their infants. That could change soon.

Advocates hope reimbursement policy will change to include breast milk starting in January.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Hair, hands and hosiery: Air Force overhauling outdated rules on airmen’s looks

The Air Force is introducing hot-weather uniforms, allowing morale patches on Fridays and more.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Here is the Navy’s new maternity flight suit prototype

The maternity flight suit prototype is designed to accommodate pregnant aircrew as they progress in their pregnancy by adding expandable panels to standard flight suits.

By Diana Stancy Correll

19 months ago

How one airman’s experiences gave birth to new policy on maternity uniforms

Senior Master Sgt. Genevieve, superintendent of the 13 Reconnaissance Squadron couldn't find maternity uniforms anywhere. She soon realized she wasn't alone and decided to advocate and work for change.

By Harm Venhuizen

2 years ago