Airmen who aren’t keeping up with the uniform changes that went into effect Oct. 1 may find themselves out of regulation. Airmen may no longer wear the black fleece as an all-purpose environmental camouflage parka liner. Further, the 2EXX, 3AXX, and 3CXX legacy badges are no longer worn and the green fleece outer garment must have a name, service designator, and rank affixed to it. The 100-percent wool pullover sweater also is now prohibited. It will be replaced with a looser fitting, smooth fabric pullover sweater. Air Force Personnel Center officials have also announced that the phase-out date is Dec. 31 for the gray and dark blue scarves, mittens, and earmuffs. Also, wearing the Battle Dress Uniform and the Desert Combat Uniform is authorized until Nov. 1, 2011. After that, the Airman Battle Uniform and ABU items will be mandatory. (Wright-Patterson report by Brad Jessmer)
Air Force Munitions Gets Big Boost from Reconciliation
June 28, 2025
Thanks to reconciliation, the fiscal 2026 Air Force budget would get a surge of munitions procurement, but it's not yet clear if the production increase will be sustained. The Air Force revealed the secret AIM-260 air-to-air missile's funding for the first time.