Latest "dress and appearance" stories

Airman 1st Class Sunjit Rathour was the first Sikh airman to receive a religious accommodation, and may grow his beard and wear his turban while in uniform. A policy-focused team within the Air Force is considering the merits of a pilot program to study beard wear. (Alexander Goad/Air Force)

Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research

The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

A first sergeant patch is shown on the arm of a first sergeant during an appreciation ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, June 3, 2021. The Air Force approved multiple updates to everyday uniform wear on Dec. 3, 2021. (Senior Airman Matthew Angulo/Air Force)

Airmen’s holiday gift this year — a more lenient dress code

Get those pockets ready.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Hair, hands and hosiery: Air Force overhauling outdated rules on airmen’s looks

The Air Force is introducing hot-weather uniforms, allowing morale patches on Fridays and more.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

Air Force to let troops wear green coveralls, camo ballcaps

Airmen and guardians will get to shake up their workday wardrobe with ballcaps and coveralls starting this summer.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

The Air Force is letting you grow your hair out a bit more

The moves are part of the Air Force's efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive culture.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

The Air Force wants your dress and appearance ideas

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown will ultimately have the final say on any changes to dress and appearance regs.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

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