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.
April 13, 2022 DAF updates leave program; includes support for fertility treatments, transition assistance programs Championed by the Women’s Initiative Team, the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-3003, Military Leave Program, now includes time for Airmen and Guardians who want to participate in a fertility treatment program at a military medical treatment facility.
Nov. 17, 2021 Women’s Initiative Team increases support for nursing parents across six uniformed services The Joint Women’s Initiative Team made up of volunteers across six of the eight uniformed services, are working to append the Joint Travel Regulations to include reimbursement of breast milk transportation for mothers separated from their infants while on official travel.Currently, the Department of
Sept. 16, 2021 Air Force Women’s Initiative Team champions women’s health care In the past year, the WIT’s Female-Specialized Health Care Programs have driven several policy changes. In February, hair standard policies were changed based on feedback received from Airmen who identified numerous health concerns around the bun.
July 29, 2020 Air Force removes administrative burden, allows pregnant and postpartum women to attend PME Pregnant and postpartum Airmen may now attend professional military education without an exception to policy, and are also exempt from the requirement to have a passing fitness assessment before attending.