The Air Force annually recognizes 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements. The Air Force Association will honor the airmen at AFA’s Air & Space Conference, which begins Sept. 19 in National Harbor, Md. The Daily Report is highlighting one of these outstanding airmen each day until the conference begins; today’s column features SrA. Raven S. Taylor.
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.