Air Force Uniforms

The U.S. Air Force is approaching its sunset date for the Airman Battle Uniform, known as the ABU.

Women will also be able to wear bangs that touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes.

It's part of a broader effort to provide better weapons and job-specific gear to security forces airmen.

Starting now, airmen and civilians can submit their recommendations through the Air Force's website "IdeaScale."

The Air Force is reviewing a new proposal that would permit additional hairstyles for women in the service.

The decision, officials said, was the result of "overwhelming feedback" from airmen.

Updates to the dress and appearance policy also mean that qualifying male airmen can get a five-year shaving waiver.

The Air Force will not require airmen to update certain elements of their Operational Camouflage Uniform until September.

The U.S. Air Force is giving commanders latitude to make the call on service members' grooming standards.

Female Security Forces airmen will soon see new updates to the bulky uniforms they wear while guarding bases worldwide.