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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cameron Richardson, 337th Air Control Squadron weapons technician, holds out a photo of his family at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 6, 2022. As a weapons technician, Richardson is in charge of helping secure the airspace between Eglin AFB and Tyndall in support of F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II training missions, although his responsibilities continue at home as a father to a newborn baby boy. (Senior Airman Anabel Del Valle/Air Force)

Airmen, guardians could see revamped parental leave policy by new year

The changes are awaiting approval by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s policy shop.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 weeks ago

Officer trainees, as part of the Air Force's Officer Training School, evacuate a wounded airmen during a mock combat scenario, Sept. 19, 2019, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Pregnant people may now apply for a spot at OTS under a recent change in Air Force policy. (Senior Airman Francisco Melendez-Espinosa/Air Force)

Pregnant women can now apply for Air Force Officer Training School

Women can apply to OTS while carrying a child and head to training six months after their pregnancy ends.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Red tape, lack of awareness hinder Air Force’s effort to keep pregnant airmen flying

Fewer than 50 airmen have sought permission to fly while pregnant since 2019, Air Force Times has learned.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

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

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Hair, hands and hosiery: Air Force overhauling outdated rules on airmen’s looks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

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