The Air Force Association has selected expeditionary medics for AFA’s annual “Team of the Year” awards for 2007. The seven airmen comprising the 2007 team are: Col. Jay Johanningman, Air Force Reserve Command; Capt. Shaun Westphal, Air Education and Training Command: MSgt. Michelle Roots, Air Combat Command; MSgt. Kory Rivera, Pacific Air Forces; MSgt. Faith Elmore, Air National Guard; TSgt. Crystal Gomez, Air Force Materiel Command; and SrA. Robert Zuniga II, AETC.
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.