What About the Nashville Aeromed Folks Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, according to the City Paper, still has not had his day in court over the dissolution of the 118th Airlift Wing, which includes the movement of the unit’s aeromedical force to Fort Worth, Tex. Bredesen indicates in the lawsuit that losing the aeromed unit would hamper the state’s disaster response capability. It is not clear from the BRAC commission final report whether the commission opted for the aeromedical unit to remain in Tennessee.
Air Force Changes Rules for Pregnant Aircrew—Again
April 3, 2025
The Air Force is changing its policy for pregnant aircrew, generally reverting to rules set in 2019 that barred female aviators from flying during the first trimester—or from flying in aircraft with ejection seats at all—due to potential risks to the pilot and her unborn fetus.