In September 2019, the Air Force updated its policy to reduce barriers on pregnant aviators who perform flight duties and have uncomplicated pregnancies. This update allows many women the choice to keep performing flight duties during their pregnancy, maintain currency, and prevent postpartum re-qualification training.
The Fit and Wear tests are part of an effort to roll out a flight uniform designed specifically for pregnant aviators.
“This effort is important,” said 1st Lt Avery Thomson, lead program manager for Maternity Development efforts in the AFUO. “Current aircrew members are modifying their flight duty uniforms, at a significant personal financial cost, or they are borrowing bigger uniforms from their husbands, which creates a safety of flight issue. The Maternity Flight Duty Uniform will help remove a barrier for approximately 400 pregnant Airmen each year.”
If you are interested in participating in the fit and wear tests, please fill out the following survey by Dec. 18: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=jbExg4ct70ijX6yIGOv5tIxRtFXaUmxOmUt32NLS339UMlpSTUxZVUlGUjhBUk1MSzRaTFU3U0JESC4u.
The survey must be filled out using a common access card-enabled device. If you have any questions, contact 1st. Lt. Avery Thomson, via the Global Address book.
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