JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas Female Airmen have new hairstyle options as of Feb. 10, and Basic Military Training instructors are ready to teach, demonstrate, and enforce the new hair standards.,
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Two crossed lines that form an X . It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. A US Air Force B-52 is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Middle East, December 30, 2020.
Earlier this month, the Air Force requested information from textile or apparel companies about bomber privacy screens for use during rest room activities.
The request comes as the number of women on bomber crews increases and as the service s bombers, especially the B-52, make high-profile, long-duration flights around the world.
The US Air Force is looking to add privacy curtains to its B-52 Stratofortress bombers as more women join flight crews.
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Beginning in February, female airmen will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails
ARLINGTON, Va. As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the underarm through the shoulder blades.