Commanders of maintainers have the authority to allow them to wear dark navy blue shorts instead of the Airman Battle Uniform or Operational Camouflage Pattern trousers.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright last week confirmed the service is considering extending the high year of tenure of staff sergeants from 15 to 20 years of total active federal military service — and possibly some other enlisted ranks, too.
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