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Members of a platoon of female U.S. Marine Corps recruits gear up before training in hand-to-hand combat at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Parris Island, S.C.

Hegseth orders review of physical standards for military combat roles

Women already must pass gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat posts, but Hegseth contends the standards for women are lower.

By Leo Shane III

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.

By Riley Ceder

8 weeks ago

Air Force tightens rules on shaving waivers, uniform patches

Under new Air Force standards, fewer airmen will be able to secure shaving waivers that allow them to grow beards.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

Opinion

How the Air Force can move from storming to norming hair standards

In this opinion piece, two Air Force officers examine why the service's women's hair policy remains contentious and how leaders can address it.

By Lt. Col. Kelly Atkinson and Lt. Col. Alea Nadeem

4 months ago

Air Combat Command boss makes the case for uniform, ops inspections

Air Combat Command boss Gen. Ken Wilsbach said wings may face surprise inspections to assess their readiness for war.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

10 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

11 months ago

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Hegseth orders review of physical standards for military combat roles

Women already must pass gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat posts, but Hegseth contends the standards for women are lower.

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.

Air Force tightens rules on shaving waivers, uniform patches

Under new Air Force standards, fewer airmen will be able to secure shaving waivers that allow them to grow beards.

Opinion

How the Air Force can move from storming to norming hair standards

In this opinion piece, two Air Force officers examine why the service's women's hair policy remains contentious and how leaders can address it.

Air Combat Command boss makes the case for uniform, ops inspections

Air Combat Command boss Gen. Ken Wilsbach said wings may face surprise inspections to assess their readiness for war.

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.

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