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Services need clear guidance for granting tattoo waivers, report says
Lawmakers are questioning whether tattoo policies are slowing military recruiting.
Curlier, thicker ponytails and braids to be allowed under latest Air Force grooming regs
Air Force and Space Force hair standards will evolve again to allow wider ponytails and braids.
Air Force to OK braids, ponytails for women — but no beards for men
Female airmen have complained the old hair grooming standards resulted in hair damage, migraines or, in some cases, even hair loss.
Esper directs services to review racial bias in grooming standards, training and more
Defense Secretary Mark Esper's team has come back with its first recommendations for tackling racial bias in the military.
Air Force commanders can now ease up on hair grooming standards to mitigate spread of COVID-19
"Deviation should be done within reason and should in no way inhibit our ability to perform our duties."
By Diana Stancy