Jan. 19, 2024 Baby on board! Laughlin instructor pilot makes history with groundbreaking policy change Capt. Tabitha Letourneau, 86th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, made history Jan. 4, 2024, and became the first instructor pilot to fly with student pilots while pregnant at an Air Force pilot training base.
March 6, 2020 Medical standards changing for RPA pilots The Air Force has approved changes to medical standards for remotely piloted aircraft pilots, which went into effect February 28.
Sept. 24, 2019 Air Force reduces barriers for pregnant aviators Effective immediately, remotely piloted aircrew, missile operations duty crews and certain fully qualified pilots are authorized to perform their assigned duties during pregnancy without a medical waiver.
Aug. 16, 2019 8th MDG hosts physical therapy class for South Korean AF pilots Pilots from the 111th FS participated in the class and learned about exercises that focus on aches and pains associated with flying fighter jets.
July 26, 2018 AF tests in-flight respiratory monitoring To lower risks of in-flight breathing issues and protect the health and performance of aircrew, Air Force researchers rely on innovative technology to deliver advanced respiratory monitoring, without the added weight.Researchers with the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force
March 10, 2018 Hearts of strength She heard the dull and tiresome beep from a heart monitor in a dark hospital room in the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama, on March 12, 2014. Light cut into the room as the door opened and a doctor walked in, waking her and her husband, Kyle Kramer.
Dec. 12, 2017 The best medical care possible from a doctor who knows the rigors of flying Flight surgeons ensure that pilots receive the best medical care possible from a doctor who understands the rigors of flying. They frequently get behind the stick to gain valuable, physical experience to better understand what pilots go through.
July 11, 2016 Doom: Diet and Dedication A McConnell Citizen Airman recently out-performed world-class athletes in a national, televised fitness competition.After watching the competition last year with his family, Maj. Brian Doom, 18th Air Refueling Squadron Assistant Director of Operations, decided to take his physical training routine
Jan. 25, 2016 Training like we fight Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing conducted a multifaceted training mission by way of a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina to Ramstein Air Base, Germany this weekend.The mission focused on several objectives, which maintained the pilot’s qualifications in flying,