Posted on Aug 14, 2021
SMSgt Bob Wilson
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After reading the recent uniform board changes for the Air Force and the way they decided the changes, I’ve come to one conclusion—“…the inmates are running the asylum…” Some of the changes are good; however, most of them are ludicrous. A few of the changes are: [1] “…allow airmen to wear morale patches on certain days, [2] put hands in their pockets, [3] tattoo their scalps as part of an upcoming revision to dress and appearance standards and [4] allow airmen with piercings to wear transparent spacers, so their piercings don't close up…” What is your view of the recent changes? Reference: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/08/10/air-force-allow-scalp-tattoos-and-morale-patches-part-of-raft-of-changes-appearance-rules.html
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SGT Joseph Gunderson
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I think, just as I did when the army started lowering the standards, that these moves are indicative of a force falling into disrepair. Good order and discipline require that service members abide by strict standards, and the loosening of those standards leads invariably to a drop in discipline. I see absolutely nothing good coming out of such moves, and, frankly, I see the entire military falling apart at the seems as it tries its damnedest to become softer, more accepting, and easier for the very kinds of people who shouldn't be wearing the uniform in the first place. These changes, in conjunction with the various other issues that have recently caused a stir within the ranks--i.e. Marxist teachings in service academies, "diversity and inclusion" initiatives, and transgender acceptance policies--will indubitably cause our military to, at a minimum, become weaker as a whole, if not crumble entirely, as those who would have once made our branches the strong powers they have historically been choose not to serve due to the new and "improved" conditions. But then, one might infer from recent developments that this is entirely the purpose.
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SSG Edward Tilton
SSG Edward Tilton
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WOW ???
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SSG Stephen Arnold
SSG Stephen Arnold
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I'm inclined to agree. Then I realized we were discussing the Chair Force.

Are these really changes?
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SGT Joseph Gunderson
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SMSgt Bob Wilson
SMSgt Bob Wilson
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SSG Stephen Arnold - According to the article, they are; however, interpretation of the changes have not been written yet.
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MSgt Dale Johnson
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Hands in Pockets??? Scalp Tattoos??? Morale Patches??? Really??? Transparent spacers in an Ear I could live with, Not in your Nose, Not in your Lip, Not in your Eyebrow. I could care less what you put in your Nipples or other Private Parts that don't show. The rest is BS, yes the Inmates must be running the Asylum.
If you can't keep standards for sharp appearance maybe the military isn't for you, Snowflake.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
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We always took pride in squared away Military appearances, this doesn't fit at all and I agree is complete BS and should NEVER be allowed !
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Maj John Bell
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The Air Force had/has grooming standards? Next thing you'll be telling me they PT.

Sorry.. had to do it Semper Fi.
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SMSgt Bob Wilson
SMSgt Bob Wilson
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John, wake up!! The Air Force HAS PT. It is call Play Time.
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Maj John Bell
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SMSgt Bob Wilson - Or Putting Time.
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