Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS movesA new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
OpinionTricare fails pregnant service members. Here’s how to fix it."Right of first refusal" waivers should be accessible and available without question to any woman in service, an Air Force major argues.By Maj. Amanda Rebhi4 months ago
Military parents foot the bill to ship breast milk to their infants. That could change soon.Advocates hope reimbursement policy will change to include breast milk starting in January.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Here is the Navy’s new maternity flight suit prototypeThe maternity flight suit prototype is designed to accommodate pregnant aircrew as they progress in their pregnancy by adding expandable panels to standard flight suits.By Diana Stancy3 years ago
Postpartum sailors will now have a year to complete PT assessmentPostpartum sailors will be exempt from taking the PFA for 12 months rather than nine months after giving birth.By Diana Stancy3 years ago
How new pregnancy accommodation legislation could impact fedsPregnant and post-natal feds could get a stronger guarantee of medical accommodations under legislation that recently passed the House.By Jessie Bur4 years ago
How the Navy is keeping talented moms in the sea serviceOne program lets sailors take up to three years off, but they must serve an additional month after they return for every month they’ve been gone.By Brock Vergakis, The Virginian-Pilot5 years ago
Report: One service leads all others in number of sex partnersOne service led nearly every category of sexual risk behaviors and outcomes over the past year.By Jon Simkins6 years ago
Parenting in uniform: Don’t let baby break the bankTips to get your expenses in order before (and after) the big day.By Karen Jowers6 years ago