Banned a year ago to emphasize a “warfighting team,” the patches that identify an airman’s job are once again allowed on uniforms. By Matt White Published Jan 9, 2026 6:06 PM EST Get Task & Purpose in ...

The Air Force has once again authorized airmen to wear duty identifier patches, almost a year after previous leadership dropped their use. (Senior Airman Matthew Angulo/Air Force) Airmen are once ...

Career field identifier patches and 57 colors of nail polish are out, gig lines and short hair are in, according to an Air Force order that reverses dress and appearance regulations loosened just one ...

Only airmen with the condition pseudofolliculitis barbae will be granted waivers under new Air Force shaving standards. (Senior Airman Colville McFee/Air Force) The Air Force is tightening its ...

Airmen are once again allowed to wear patches indicating their primary job, reversing Air Force leadership's move from a year ago to bar them. The Air Force included the reinstatement of duty ...