Reporter Stephanie Heinatz with the Daily Press in Hampton Roads, Va. offers a glimpse into the style of Gen. Ron Keys, the boss of Air Combat Command, who is retiring this fall after more than 40 years service in this recent article. And Heinatz provides a spouse’s view in this companion piece on his wife Valerie.
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.