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AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy
November 4, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant... MORE

Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women
January 21, 2021 — As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the underarm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes... MORE

Air Force removes administrative burden, allows pregnant and postpartum women to attend PME
July 29, 2020 — Pregnant and postpartum members may now attend professional military education without an exception to policy, and are also exempt from the requirement to have a passing fitness assessment prior to attending. Previous policy prevented pregnant women and women within their one-year postpartum deferment period from attending PME, creating an unintended barrier to their developmental milestones. ... MORE

Trailblazers: AETC honors first women pilots in Air Force history
June 30, 2020 — In honor of the first women who became pilots of the U.S. Air Force, Air Education and Training Command officials renamed the Martin Hall Conference Room, the Trailblazer Room, during a virtual ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 29, 2020... MORE

470th Military Intelligence Brigade member contributes coaching skills to Army volleyball team
June 1, 2018 — A member of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston contributed his coaching talents in helping the All-Army Men’s Volleyball Team to a second-place finish at an Armed Forces tournament in May... MORE

DOD Works to Incorporate More Gender Perspective in Operations
March 13, 2018 — The Defense Department is advancing its efforts to include more women in peacebuilding and conflict resolution processes following the signing of the 2017 Women, Peace and Security Act... MORE

Women's History Month: pioneering in the past, pioneering today
March 6, 2018 — “Women have a special place in history … and have made important contributions to our nation security.”... MORE

JBSA locations offer WIC nutrition program
February 22, 2018 — The Women, Infants, and Children Program, or WIC, is a federally funded supplemental nutrition program established in 1972 to combat anemia and inadequate growth... MORE

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