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March 21, 2023
Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians

The DAF approved several uniform initiatives for implementation effective April 1.
May 26, 2022
Air Force announces new mustache policy, sister service and joint unit patch update

DAF announces dress and appearance policy updates.
June 11, 2021
Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback

The change addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.
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.
Sept. 29, 2020
Department of the Air Force makes additional updates to dress and appearance regulations

Following the Department of the Air Force’s initial review, a diverse panel of Total Force Airmen completed a second review of Air Force grooming and appearance guidance in order to enhance inclusiveness while maintaining Department of the Air Force professional standards.
Sept. 3, 2020
Air Force seeks dress and appearance ideas through new crowdsourcing campaign

Airmen and civilians are invited to submit ideas beginning Sept. 3.
June 23, 2020
Air Force Surgeon General authorizes 5-year shaving waivers

In a memorandum dated June 18, 2020, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General authorized five-year shaving waivers for Air and Space professionals diagnosed with Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, effective immediately.
May 27, 2020
Air Force delays mandatory wear-date for OCP items, 2PFDU

Several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform (2PFDU) on June 1, have been delayed to Sept. 1.
Feb. 16, 2017
Appearance standards change

Air Force dress and appearance standards were updated Feb. 9.Updates included changed language and new authorizations per a memorandum attachment published by Lt. Gen. Gina M. Grosso, Headquarters U.S. Air Force manpower, personnel and services deputy chief of staff.

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Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians

Air Force announces new mustache policy, sister service and joint unit patch update

Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback

Behind the Braids: Reservists play key role in first women’s hair policy change in 70 years

Department of the Air Force makes additional updates to dress and appearance regulations

Air Force seeks dress and appearance ideas through new crowdsourcing campaign

Air Force Surgeon General authorizes 5-year shaving waivers

Air Force delays mandatory wear-date for OCP items, 2PFDU

Appearance standards change