Olme is one of the first airmen to benefit from new service guidance on flying while pregnant. The changes are awaiting approval by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s policy shop. Women can apply to OTS while carrying a child and head to training six months after their pregnancy ends. Under the new guidance, pregnant airmen will be given a general 30-day profile that only documents mobility, duty and fitness requirements restrictions. Fewer than 50 airmen have sought permission to fly while pregnant since 2019, Air Force Times has learned. DOD warned uniform shipments are delayed by supply chain problems. The ban was introduced in the late 1970s, just after the academy began admitting women. Decide + Be Ready can help servicewomen figure out their birth control options. Advocates hope reimbursement policy will change to include breast milk starting in January. The Air Force is introducing hot-weather uniforms, allowing morale patches on Fridays and more. Load More