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March 1, 2024
DAF publishes revised dress, personal appearance instruction

The Department of the Air Force republished its dress and personal appearance instruction to simplify, clarify and amplify many changes for Airmen and Guardians serving world-wide.
June 21, 2023
Air University emphasizes standards in memo to commanders

Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos, Air University commander and president, set her expectations of standards for personnel attending AU courses in a memorandum to Air Force commanders, June 1, 2023.
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.
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.
April 3, 2020
Air Force releases grooming, fitness guidance during COVID-19

In a message to Airmen March 31, Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, explained installation commanders have the authority to adjust standards as needed, while also encouraging Airmen to maintain grooming and fitness standards to the greatest
Nov. 29, 2019
Aspiring aviators can obtain height waiver to reach dreams

Do you think you’re too short or too tall to become a pilot in the world’s greatest Air Force? Fear not, you may still have a chance. The Air Force is encouraging aspiring aviators who don’t meet height, or anthropometric, standards to continue to pursue their dreams of flying and apply for waivers

DAF publishes revised dress, personal appearance instruction

Air University emphasizes standards in memo to commanders

Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback

Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback

Air Force releases grooming, fitness guidance during COVID-19

Aspiring aviators can obtain height waiver to reach dreams