March 9, 2023 DoD, Military Women’s Memorial host Women, Peace, Security panel The Department of Defense collaborated with the Military Women’s Memorial to host a Women, Peace and Security panel, March 6, in Arlington.
March 8, 2023 Women leaders discuss benefits of military service In celebration of Women's History Month, top women military leaders discussed the importance of recruiting and retaining the best and most competent personnel in the military.
March 2, 2023 African nations hold Women, Peace and Security Panel at AACS 2023 This year’s African Air Chiefs Symposium was enhanced for the first time by panelists from Malawi, Benin, Senegal, Tunisia and Ghana and spoke on initiatives impacting recruitment, challenges they face and areas of improvement for each respective country.
Feb. 1, 2023 New AF pregnant aircrew policy means new achievement for B-1 pilot, others The Air Force has a new policy allowing pregnant aircrew members to voluntarily continue to fly, and Maj. Lauren Olme is one of the many people benefiting from the change in policy.
Nov. 4, 2022 AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy 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.
Oct. 24, 2022 First USAF female officer attends Royal Thai Air Force Air Command and Staff College The Department of the Air Force sent its first female Airman to participate in the Royal Thai Air Force Air Command and Staff College.
Aug. 30, 2022 DAF leads the way on Women, Peace and Security Program The Department of the Air Force Women, Peace and Security Program recently reached major milestones by participating in the Department of Defense Gender Advisor training in May.
Aug. 27, 2022 AFSC bases continue advances to support pregnant, nursing Airmen Efforts to expand support of working mothers across Air Force Sustainment Center bases continue, including access to lactation rooms and pods, reclassification of wireless breast pumps to allow entrance into secure areas and easy access to maternity uniforms.
May 12, 2022 First female aviator receives Kolligian Trophy In April 2020, during a routine training sortie, Bye’s A-10’s gun experienced a catastrophic failure, her canopy was sent soaring through the sky during flight and forced her to decide to either eject or attempt a gear-up “belly” landing.
March 14, 2022 Malmstrom AFB Women’s Symposium: Empowered women empower women The 341st Missile Wing hosted a Women's Leadership Forum with the theme, "Empowered women empower women."
Nov. 11, 2021 Women Airforce Service Pilots and their fight for veteran status As we celebrate Veterans Day, let’s take a moment to remember the remarkable history of the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots as their story reminds us how imperative it is to remember the debts we owe to previous generations who safeguarded our democracy.
Sept. 13, 2021 571 MSAS launches inaugural WPS seminar in El Salvador Women, Peace and Security is a United Nations effort to highlight the effect of conflict on women and the importance of including women in security forces and in conflict resolution. This effort aims to promote women leaders within the military and security forces and to develop solutions for a
July 21, 2021 Nevada Guardsman, movie subject, leads Nevada Storm to women's football championship game Airman 1st Class Jasmine Plummer is reserved and shy among her peers in the Nevada Air Guard. She’s been that way her entire life.But there is nothing reserved or shy about her play on the football field.
July 16, 2021 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
July 14, 2021 Female body armor secures Hanscom AFB defenders The recently-developed armor is a lighter weight than previous editions and features a curved chest plate and shorter torso size. An adjustable corset tightens to fit the wearer, distinguishing it from a one-size-fits-all piece of equipment.