Vets in Congress demand answers over pregnant aviator policy reversal
Female veterans in Congress are calling on Pete Hegseth to answer for a reversal of a policy that allowed female pilots to fly for more of their pregnancy.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS moves
A new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.
By Karen Jowers
Officers say Air Force’s new parental discharge policy is broken
Nine current and future parents contacted Air Force Times about their struggles to secure approval to leave the military early due to childbirth.
Expectant service members lack support. Doulas could help.
Members of the military who are pregnant lack options when it comes to giving birth. That might be changing, but challenges persist.
By Anne Marshall-Chalmers, The War Horse
Baby on-board? Pregnant Air Force B-1 pilot soars to new heights
Olme is one of the first airmen to benefit from new service guidance on flying while pregnant.
By Zamone Perez
Airmen, guardians could see revamped parental leave policy by new year
The changes are awaiting approval by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s policy shop.
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.
Air Mobility Command to give pregnant airmen more privacy under new directive
Under the new guidance, pregnant airmen will be given a general 30-day profile that only documents mobility, duty and fitness requirements restrictions.
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.
Air Force exchanges will carry more maternity uniforms at a dozen bases
DOD warned uniform shipments are delayed by supply chain problems.
Expelled Coast Guard cadet sues over policy banning parents
The ban was introduced in the late 1970s, just after the academy began admitting women.
Want to avoid pregnancy on active duty? There’s an app for that
Decide + Be Ready can help servicewomen figure out their birth control options.
By Sarah Sicard