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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

3 weeks ago

Airman becomes the first Muslim to be granted service’s beard waiver for observing religion

The airman with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron was granted the exemption after waiting years for approval.

4 years ago

By the beard of Zeus — Canadian military OKs facial hair

The move is part of a recruiting effort to make joining the Canadian Armed Forces a more appealing option for the general public.

4 years ago

A contracting official grew a beard to help get an Air Force One deal. Seriously.

A contract officer decided to grow out his facial hair until his seven-person team reached a deal with Boeing on the 747s that will become new Air Force Ones.

By Valerie Insinna

6 years ago

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