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Officials OK some hand and neck tattoos for airmen, Guardians
Airmen and Guardians are now allowed tattoos up to 1 inch long on the hands and back of the neck.
Federal judge shields another unvaccinated airman from punishment
The Air Force had approved 13 religious exemption requests to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate as of Feb. 21.
Judge temporarily exempts Air Force officer from vaccine mandate in religious freedom case
The order from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia marks the first time a court has barred the Air Force from enforcing its mandate for a service member.
Air Force approves first religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine for 9 troops
For weeks, the Air Force said it granted no religious exemptions. Now it's approved the most in the military so far.
Few airmen appeal vaccine exemption denials as COVID-19 cases spike
Air National Guard members now have until Dec. 31 to be fully vaccinated before facing punishment.
Female soldiers celebrate the Army’s new ponytail, braid policy
It's the first day of a new hair era for the Army. Here's how it's going.
By Sarah Sicard
How new pregnancy accommodation legislation could impact feds
Pregnant and post-natal feds could get a stronger guarantee of medical accommodations under legislation that recently passed the House.
By Jessie Bur
Navy regs update religious headgear in uniform, provides rules for beard chits
Sikh sailors are now allowed to wear turbans, unless they interfere with protective gear.
Air Force officially OKs beards, turbans, hijabs for religious reasons
In recent yeas, the Air Force has increasingly granted airman waivers to dress and groom themselves in accordance with their religious beliefs.
A ‘defining feature of masculine men’ — soldier’s Norse pagan faith earns beard waiver
The beard must be kept within a maximum length of two inches.
By Jon Simkins
Navy’s top personnel officer: Beards? Maybe!!!!!
The 59th Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. John B. Nowell Jr. said he gets an earful about facial hair from members of his own family, too.
By Navy Times staff