LANGLEY AFB, Va., Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command issued the following press release:

The Air Force released guidance (https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/dafi36-2903/dafi36-2903.pdf) on its dress and personal appearance policy Jan. 9 providing updated standards for Airmen.

The new guidance memorandum for DAF Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Department of the Air Force Personnel, clarifies rules on mandatory uniform items and personal appearance while adding visuals to reduce ambiguity.

The reinstatement of duty identifier patches is one of the most significant changes, intended to honor the skills and heritage within the force. A list of approved duty identifier patches ...