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Airman 1st Class Sunjit Rathour was the first Sikh airman to receive a religious accommodation, and may grow his beard and wear his turban while in uniform. A policy-focused team within the Air Force is considering the merits of a pilot program to study beard wear. (Alexander Goad/Air Force)

Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research

The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Naval Academy introduces Marine Corps dress blues football uniform

Midshipmen will sport the uniform on 9/11.

By Sarah Sicard

3 years ago

Free new wedding gowns? Check out this program for the military

Military-connected brides-to-be can apply to Operation Deploy Your Dress before 11:59 p.m. Eastern time June 18 for a free gown of your choice.

By Karen Jowers

3 years ago

This Air Force cardigan puts Mr. Rogers’ sweater collection to shame

The Air Force cardigan was adopted in 1996.

By Sarah Sicard

4 years ago

WWII escape maps might be the world’s most unique fashion statement

Invented by an MI9 intelligence officer, some 3.5 million escape maps of Europe and the Pacific were created during WWII to assist Allied forces shot down or taken prisoner.

By Claire Barrett

4 years ago

Yoga pants are now allowed at the commissary, and there was much rejoicing

You can now run your on-base errands in your PTs.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago