New Wynne Letter Addresses Resource Management: Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne tells airmen that the Air Force must “examine” everything from platforms to personnel to determine where there are “stresses, inefficiencies, and strains.” He wants to maximize “persistent situation awareness” in this “increasingly tight fiscal environment.” Read the letter here.
Air Force Changes Rules for Pregnant Aircrew—Again
April 3, 2025
The Air Force is changing its policy for pregnant aircrew, generally reverting to rules set in 2019 that barred female aviators from flying during the first trimester—or from flying in aircraft with ejection seats at all—due to potential risks to the pilot and her unborn fetus.