SMSgt. David Duncan of Kadena AB, Japan, is the first US airman to attend the three-week advanced leadership program at Singapore’s Armed Forces Warrant Officer School. Duncan, who is director of operations at Kadena’s Erwin Professional Military Education Center, is participating in courses dealing with topics like leadership, teambuilding, and new developments in warfare. His Singaporean hosts “have been nothing but fantastic hosts to me since I’ve been here,” he said. While attending as a student, he is also auditing the program in search of insights to add to USAF’s professional military education. And, Duncan said he hopes that the experience will help to build lasting ties and exchange. “We are hoping to bring two Singaporean staff sergeants through our Kadena NCOA this summer,” he said. (Kadena report by SSgt. Angelique Perez)
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.