The directive prohibiting service members from using government computers to access such Web offerings as MySpace and YouTube may not be the end all for military association with these types of sites. For one thing, as we reported earlier, the Air Force believes MySpace is a great way to reach potential recruits, given its 98 million registered users, nearly half of them between the ages of 18 and 24. Now, Bob Brewin of Government Executive reports that the Defense Information Systems Agency may enlist the two companies—viewed as innovators in the information-sharing realm—in its effort to develop its next generation Net Enabled Command Capability.
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.