Officers say Air Force’s new parental discharge policy is brokenNine current and future parents contacted Air Force Times about their struggles to secure approval to leave the military early due to childbirth.By Rachel S. Cohen3 weeks ago
Baby on-board? Pregnant Air Force B-1 pilot soars to new heightsOlme is one of the first airmen to benefit from new service guidance on flying while pregnant.By Zamone Perez9 months ago
Airmen, guardians could see revamped parental leave policy by new yearThe changes are awaiting approval by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s policy shop.By Rachel S. Cohen12 months ago
Pregnant women can now apply for Air Force Officer Training SchoolWomen can apply to OTS while carrying a child and head to training six months after their pregnancy ends.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
Red tape, lack of awareness hinder Air Force’s effort to keep pregnant airmen flyingFewer than 50 airmen have sought permission to fly while pregnant since 2019, Air Force Times has learned.By Rachel S. Cohen19 months ago
Air Force exchanges will carry more maternity uniforms at a dozen basesDOD warned uniform shipments are delayed by supply chain problems.By Rachel S. Cohen24 months ago
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