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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

13 months ago

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jenna Waites poses with her child. While under official travel orders during her reassignment to the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Waites was separated from her infant for a total of 10 days, reporting the cost of transporting a 14-day supply, 350 oz. or 45-lb shipment, of breast milk coming in at just under $500. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Kay)

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Hair, hands and hosiery: Air Force overhauling outdated rules on airmen’s looks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

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

Air Force makes it easier for pregnant aviators to fly without a waiver

No airman will be forced to fly while pregnant, but those who want to fly can now get in the air a lot more easily.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

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