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The evolution of military tattoos, from Sailor Jerry to skull logos

For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

6 weeks ago

Hegseth orders review of military grooming and fitness standards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered senior Pentagon leadership to review how and why grooming standards, including beards, have changed since 2015.

6 months ago

Thousands of airmen face inspection as 4-star warns of lax standards

Air Combat Command boss Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach has given the command's 28 wings a month to inspect all airmen for compliance with dress and appearance regs.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

15 months ago

Airmen, guardians could skip shaving under congressional plan

Lawmakers have proposed a pilot program to see if relaxing Air Force rules on facial hair would help morale or hurt readiness.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago

Are your hair and nails in regs? Check out this chart

The Air Force released its updated dress-and-appearance regulations Thursday, complete with charts.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

18 months ago

Officials OK some hand and neck tattoos for airmen, Guardians

Airmen and Guardians are now allowed tattoos up to 1 inch long on the hands and back of the neck.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

2 years ago