A Defense Department instruction on service members' protest activities does not apply to National Guard troops who are not “in a Title 10 duty status under federal command and control." The Air Force wants to turn Thompson's guide into an official document. Air Force and Space Force hair standards will evolve again to allow wider ponytails and braids. Does the SECDEF think the military is racist? No. It's the first day of a new hair era for the Army. Here's how it's going. The Iranian vessels approached the U.S. ships at “an unnecessarily close range with unknown intent,” the Navy said. Terms that could easily be misinterpreted, like "faddish" and "good taste," will be removed from grooming and appearance policies. Cmdr. Frank Azzarello was not aware of the Defense Department procedure for such things, his attorney said. “Some people don’t like change but that’s just how the world is ... and we need to change with it,” the sergeant major of the Army said. The moves are part of the Air Force's efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive culture. Load More