Nov. 21, 2022 DAF updates program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms The DAF issued updates to the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program.
Nov. 10, 2022 Indigenous Airman celebrates being among first to receive religious hair accommodation The U.S. Air Force recently approved a religious accommodation for a security forces Defender regarding his hair length. A decision that could pave the way for more indigenous Airmen to serve.
Dec. 21, 2021 Uniform shortage to affect BMT graduates This proactive measure will allow Airmen and Guardians to have, at minimum, one full set of service dress while Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support works with the manufacturer to restore full production.
May 12, 2021 DoD tests CBRN aircrew protective suit upgrade at Nellis AFB UIPE Air is a layered clothing system — gloves, respirator, undergarments, etc. — that provide chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection to air crews in a toxic environment.
March 2, 2021 Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process This is the first update to the PT uniform in more than 16 years, and more than 150 Airmen participated in testing the uniform.
March 2, 2021 Department of the Air Force to allow shorts for maintainers, updates variety of uniform options Airmen and Guardians will now have more dress and appearance options with upcoming uniform changes to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance.
Feb. 17, 2021 Kirtland AFB female defenders get new female body armor After years of wearing the standard tactical vest originally designed for a male body frame, female Airmen from the 377th Security Forces Group at Kirtland Air Force Base were among the first Air Force defenders to receive the new issue of female body armor starting January 2021.
Feb. 10, 2021 Behind the Braids: Reservists play key role in first women’s hair policy change in 70 years Reserve Airmen have been instrumental in helping bring about the first major change in the Air Force’s women’s hair policy since the late 1940s.
Jan. 21, 2021 Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm
Oct. 2, 2020 Around the Air Force: Inclusive Standards Update, and New Tuition Assistance Cap Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights new dress and appearance guidance, and changes to the tuition assistance monetary cap for the fiscal year. (Hosted by Senior Airman Marqus Williams)
Aug. 4, 2020 AF removes uniform barrier for women, authorizes pants option for mess dress The changes, which are effective immediately, are outlined in an exception-to-policy memorandum addressed to all Air Force personnel.
March 4, 2020 Air University students break down barriers for female Airmen An enthusiastic group of fellow Squadron Officer School students at Air University are dedicated to redesigning the uniform and researching other initiatives aimed at making women less inclined to leave the service earlier than planned.
Oct. 7, 2019 Air Force on schedule with new uniform issue timeline When Air Force officials announced last year they were adopting the Army OCP as the official utility uniform, they developed a three-year rollout timeline across the force for the entire changeover. Last week put them on target for issue to new recruits entering BMT.
July 25, 2019 Air Force Uniform Office seeks feedback on maternity uniforms All Air Force women will receive an email message from the Air Force Survey Office with a unique link inviting them to take the survey. To determine who should take the full survey, the Uniform Office is asking participants to respond to the first survey question.
April 23, 2019 Air Force senior leaders update OCP uniform guidance The Air Force announced April 23 new rules on Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms that aim to better fit the needs of Airmen and the jobs they do while also holding fast to tradition.