Aug. 30, 2022 Bases continue advances to support pregnant, nursing Airmen Efforts to expand support of working mothers across Air Force bases continue, including access to lactation rooms and pods.
April 19, 2022 WIT champions win for DoD members; new policy authorizes breast milk shipment reimbursement The Department of Defense recently announced that effective April 7, 2022, the Joint Travel Regulations will allow nursing service members and civilian employees to be reimbursed for breast milk shipment costs when on official travel for more than three days.
March 17, 2021 AF Chief Nurse advises how to ‘treat’ others WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Many good leaders cite a strong work ethic and the ability to learn and adapt to challenges as paramount to their success. But for Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, leadership success is more than just the ability to work hard and go beyond. Compassion,
Sept. 21, 2020 Air Force improves lactation support for nursing mothers The updated policy, which is effective immediately, increases flexibility with lactation breaks and also mandates access to a refrigerator for the purpose of storing human milk.