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Eyelash Extensions, Low Boots Nixed in New Air Force Standards

July 10, 2025 | By Greg Hadley
The Air Force is once again tightening its standards for dress and appearance, banning eyelash extensions for female Airmen and setting a minimum height for combat boots. 

Air Force Tells Commanders to Hold Standards Reviews Every Quarter

Feb. 5, 2025 | By Greg Hadley and David Roza
Air Force leaders are directing unit commanders to conduct four “standards and readiness reviews” of their troops per year starting March 31, part of a recent push for new standards and enforcement. 

Patches, Nail Polish, Shaving: Here Are the New Air Force Dress and Grooming Standards

Jan. 29, 2025 | By Chris Gordon and David Roza
Airmen will be subject to new uniform, grooming, and appearance standards starting Feb. 1, senior Air Force leaders announced Jan. 29.

Clearing the Air On the Nellis Boonie Hat Controversy

Aug. 27, 2024 | By David Roza
A social media storm kicked off earlier this month about whether Airmen at Nellis Air Force Base can wear boonie hats during the hot summer months.
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