There is a flurry of construction activity at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Ill., as the Air National Guard’s 183rd Fighter Wing transitions to its new non-flying missions after operating fighters for nearly 60 years. Springfield’s State Journal-Register reports that $20 million in construction projects are already underway, including renovating a 1950s-era hangar into a state-of-the-art facility for repairing F-16 engines and erecting a new base entrance. Next year, work is slated to commence on a project worth upwards of $17 million to renovate existing buildings into a new air and space operations center for these Air Guardsmen, according to the newspaper. The wing relinquished its F-16 flying mission as part of BRAC 2005. Its last F-16 departed in September 2008. The wing now repairs F110 engines for F-16s. The hanger and base entrance are scheduled for completion next year.
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.