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Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes
August 10, 2021 — New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board... MORE

New dress and appearance changes are expected to be released in early October 2021 upon the updated publication of Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel. Changes include male bulk hair standards, cosmetic tattooing, female hair accessory size, optional hosiery in dress uniform, transparent piercing spacers and morale patches. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)

Air Force follows revised DoD transgender policies
May 13, 2021 — In March 2021, the Defense Department recognized transgender and gender non-conforming people and their continued struggle for equality, security and dignity... MORE

Charleston Citizen Airmen break barriers by becoming wing's first
April 11, 2021 — Two Airmen from Joint Base Charleston achieved major Air Force milestones as Reservists at the 315th Airlift Wing. Senior Airman Sydney Lewandowski became the first female security forces Phoenix Raven, and Senior Airman Destiny Cooper became the first female security forces combat arms instructor. ... MORE

Senior Airman Sydney Lewandowski and Senior Airman Destiny Cooper train at the firing range at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. March 7, 2021. Training is an integral part of mission readiness and combat efficancy. Lewandowski is a Phoenix Raven and Cooper is a combat arms instructor and both are assigned to the 315th Security Forces Squadron.

Team Charleston celebrates women's history month
April 1, 2019 — Joint Base Charleston celebrated Women’s History Month in March with a series of events designed to highlight not only the history of women, but their current contributions to both the military, the workforce and society.Among the activities to honor women at Joint Base Charleston were an all-female retreat ceremony, a career day geared toward... MORE

Several all-female air crews take a moment to pose as a team on the flightline March 31, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., before departing for an incentive flight celebrating the end of Women's History Month.