Article Title: Air Force Pilots Now Can Start Mental Health Treatment and Won't Immediately Be Pulled from Flight Status
Article Excerpt: "...An Air Force policy change will allow pilots to receive 60 days of mental health treatment without being taken out of flight status, a notable policy update as the service works to destigmatize airmen seeking care.
Prior to the policy update, which was publicized in a May 1 press release, if an airman began seeking treatment for mental health-related illnesses or concerns, they would then need a return-to-duty waiver to fly, a requirement that often kept pilots grounded for extended periods...."
Reference Source: www.military.com
