Latest "Women" stories

Barriers still prevent women from joining special ops, watchdog says

Inconsistent policies to prevent gender discrimination and sexual harassment are among the barriers to why women make up less than 10% of special ops.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

6 weeks ago

The intertwining legacy of women in the military and the Forever War

In many ways, female troops' service in Afghanistan opened previously closed doors.

By Rachel Nostrant

5 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

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

Air Force tries flight-hour cap, flexible test scores to diversify officer candidates

Considering only 60 flight hours would result in about 70 more qualified Hispanic candidates, 47 more women and 26 more Black candidates over 12 years.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

This business accelerator is designed to help women veterans succeed

The six-month program was created to support women veteran entrepreneurs and bring empowerment to those seeking to grow their business and as an entrepreneur.

By Andie Lopez

19 months ago