“Previously, a positive THC result on the initial test would have led to a permanent bar from entry into the [Air Force or Space Force],” Air Force spokesperson Ann Stefanek said. “The pilot program offers some prospective applicants an opportunity to retest after 90 ...
Previously, the Air Force and Space Force barred pregnant enlisted airmen, guardians and civilians from starting the commissioning process until 12 months postpartum. Waivers were available for those who wanted to submit their application earlier. Now, people can apply while carry...
Waivers are not required for Air Force members or recruits with permanent yellow gold, white gold or platinum caps that were applied as a result of dental/medical necessity. Members with official documentation that they received permanent yellow gold, white gold, or platinum caps which were not ...
After about six months, I began researching medical waivers. I knew the medical issues I had weren’t very serious, so I wanted to see what could be done. I first learned that a PDQ doesn’t mean you are permanently disqualified from serving again. It just means the issue is a permanen...
But that figure fell to about one in five after service medical waivers were applied. Some of the listed conditions could be overcome with a medical waiver, but the pilot program removes this necessity, which eases the enlistment process. ...