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A first sergeant patch is shown on the arm of a first sergeant during an appreciation ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, June 3, 2021. The Air Force approved multiple updates to everyday uniform wear on Dec. 3, 2021. (Senior Airman Matthew Angulo/Air Force)

Airmen’s holiday gift this year — a more lenient dress code

Get those pockets ready.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

An Airman assigned to the 911th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conducts a walk-around inspection on a C-17 Globemaster III at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 1, 2021. (Joshua J. Seybert/Air Force)

Hair, hands and hosiery: Air Force overhauling outdated rules on airmen’s looks

The Air Force is introducing hot-weather uniforms, allowing morale patches on Fridays and more.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

This veteran artist turns your depraved phallic dreams into morale patch realities

These morale patches are not for the faint of heart.

By Sarah Sicard

4 years ago

Air Force orders units to toss offensive morale patches, mottos

The Air Force previously swept workplaces for sexist or offensive materials on former CSAF Welsh's order in 2013.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Retired surgeons general say Trump’s transgender ban damaged military readiness

A Palm Center study found that the policy negative affected recruiting, retention and morale.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Marine Corps stands up old landing support battalions for new fight

The 1st and 2nd Landing Support Battalions saw extensive use in World War II, where the distinctive red patch on the utility uniform was first developed.

By Philip Athey

4 years ago