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Tricare fails pregnant service members. Here’s how to fix it.
"Right of first refusal" waivers should be accessible and available without question to any woman in service, an Air Force major argues.
By Maj. Amanda Rebhi
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.
Temporary promotions expanding to all NCOs, SMA Grinston says
Soon, fully-qualified troops will be able to promote while waiting to attend their required professional military education.
By Davis Winkie
US senators urge Biden to waive sanctions for India’s S-400 purchase
Two key senators are urging President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India for its purchase of a Russian S-400 air defense system, saying such a move would throw cold water on the important relationship.
By Joe Gould
Shaving waivers disproportionately affect Black airmen, delay promotions
An article published in the Journal of Military Medicine in July demonstrated a significant association between shaving waivers and delays in promotion.
By Lt. Col. Simon Ritchie
Hair, hands and hosiery: Air Force overhauling outdated rules on airmen’s looks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.
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
The Air Force didn’t have a manual for pregnant airmen. So this mom made one.
The Air Force wants to turn Thompson's guide into an official document.
Postpartum sailors will now have a year to complete PT assessment
Postpartum sailors will be exempt from taking the PFA for 12 months rather than nine months after giving birth.
By Diana Stancy
Never too old? Meet a soldier who re-joined at 47 and is retiring in his 60s
Re-enlisting at 47 meant losing 50 pounds and 10 minutes off a two-mile run time.
By Davis Winkie