Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Air Force updated uniform rules to require all combat boots to be between 8 and 12 inches tall. Above, Tech Sgt. Erick ...

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Some airmen are scouring thrift stores and other outlets to find proper attire as the Air Force ramps up uniform inspections ahead of a new policy requiring quarterly checks.

Taller boots and shorter eyelashes mark some of the new and stricter uniform guidance for airmen, the latest push by service leadership to update policies for the rank and file. The new guidance for ...

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — As the Pentagon cracks down on personal appearance across the military, the Air Force is loosening uniform rules in a bid to boost morale. As of Friday, airmen may wear unit ...

Banned a year ago to emphasize a “warfighting team,” the patches that identify an airman’s job are once again allowed on uniforms. By Matt White Published Jan 9, 2026 6:06 PM EST An official revision ...