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Space Force dress and appearance rules

Space Force Unveils New Dress and Appearance Policy as It Preps for Fresh Uniforms

Aug. 19, 2025 | By Greg Hadley
Five and a half years in, the Space Force officially has its own dress and appearance policy. But a big revamp is likely coming soon.

Bearded Airmen and Guardians? Leaked Proposal for Air Force Test Program Would Make It Real

Aug. 23, 2022 | By Greg Hadley
Male Airmen and Guardians dreaming of one day sporting a beard in uniform got a boost of hope recently, as documents for a proposed study of “inclusive male grooming” standards leaked on social media. But don’t put away those razors just yet—the service says the ...

Hands in Pockets, Phones While Walking, Untucked PT Shirts All Allowed Under New Air Force Rules

Dec. 9, 2021 | By Greg Hadley
For years, Air Force rules prohibited Airmen from putting their hands in their pockets, using their phones, or taking a drink while walking, but no more. A raft of new dress and appearance rules officially went into effect Dec. 3, loosening restrictions on what Airmen ...

Air Force Changes More Grooming Rules to Drive Inclusion

Sept. 30, 2020 | By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory
The Department of Air Force on Sept. 15 approved more tweaks to the dress and appearance rules for Airmen and space professionals in an effort to boost inclusion in both services, according to a Sept. 29 release. The changes include higher hair bulk standards for ...

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