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PRECIOUS CARGO. AF moms-to-be are having a tough time finding the maternity ABU. Have a similar problem? Tell us! (via stock images and AF logo).

TELL US: How would you improve the Air Force maternity uniform?

By Oriana Pawlyk on December 29, 2014 Air Force, Uniforms, Women

The Air Force is changing up its ABU maternity uniform in 2015, and while some of you say the change is great, more still needs to be done. TELL US: What problems have you had with the maternity Airman Battle Uniform? Where have you looked to purchase an ABU maternity uniform? Where have you found the biggest success in finding a new uniform? Have you experienced a shortage in the uniform, and if so, where was the shortage? How much have you paid for a maternity uniform, or have you found success in borrowing one? EMAIL your thoughts to Oriana…

Suspect in bank robbery using Air Force PT uniform as disguise

By Oriana Pawlyk on October 29, 2014 Air Force, PT, Uniforms

Police and the FBI are hunting for a bank robber disguised as an airman who can’t pass the tape test. Kansas City authorities say what appears to be “a heavy-set woman” wearing an Air Force PT jacket and pants combo is the suspect behind a bank robbery and an attempted bank robbery on Monday in Missouri, Fox4KC reports. The suspect was also seen wearing a winter-style Skull cap, dark sunglasses, black gloves and carried a laptop-style black bag. The suspect reportedly walked up to a teller at a Capitol Federal Savings inside of a Price Chopper supermarket in the Northland…

Morale T-shirt rule will soon apply to Guard and Reserve members training on weekends

By Oriana Pawlyk on September 30, 2014 Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Uniforms

Morale undershirts and patches are one uniform change airmen are embracing to boost unit pride throughout the service. But “T-shirt Fridays” remains in limbo for stateside airmen in the Guard and Reserve. Pending wing commander approval, airmen are allowed to wear morale patches on their flight suits on Fridays or during special events, and can also wear specially designed unit T-shirts under their Airman Battle Uniform or flight suits. Airmen in the reserve components expressed that the Air Force “kind of missed the boat on the morale T-shirts for Friday only,” said Ruth Ewalt, chief of Air Force uniform programs in…

“Here’s why” of the week

By Oriana Pawlyk on February 11, 2014 Air Force, Here's Why, History, Royal Air Force, Uniforms

Taking our “Here’s Why” from the paper to the blog. An explanation for why something is the way it is in the Air Force/military. Whether you’re riding on a jet ski or are an Air Force aircrew flight equipment journeyman, life vests are part of protocol. During World War II, life vests were nicknamed “Mae Wests” after the popular 1930s and 40s actress Mae West. Could you guess why? Linguist and author Henry Alexander explains that members of the Royal Air Force and Army Air Forces who were issued flight gear began calling their life vests — manufactured by Peter…

Patching up airpower — this week's Air Force Times

By Jeff Schogol on October 28, 2013 Air Combat Command, Air Force, Airframes, Leadership, Space, Uncategorized, Uniforms, Women

This week’s Air Force Times takes a look at how the combination of aging aircraft and steep budget cuts are taking their toll on airmen. Unless budget cuts are reversed, airmen can expect to work longer hours and deal with maintenance backlogs and depot cycle changes. In other news, enlisted airmen will get slightly more for their clothing allowances this fiscal year. We break down exactly how much you will receive for each clothing item. Also this week, you can read how the class ring of a pilot shot down over Vietnam was returned to his family decades later. The…

Patching up airpower — this week’s Air Force Times

By Jeff Schogol on October 28, 2013 Air Combat Command, Air Force, Airframes, Leadership, Space, Uncategorized, Uniforms, Women

PCS moves, PME and pay — this week's Air Force Times

By Jeff Schogol on October 21, 2013 Air Force, Air Force Academy, Airframes, budget cuts, PME, PT, Uncategorized, Uniforms

The end of the government shutdown paves the way for permanent change-of-station moves and professional military education classes to resume. This week’s Air Force Times has more about these issues and how much of a pay raise you can expect next year. Before you brag about how well you did on your last PT test, read about 2nd Lt. Samantha Morrison, the third-fastest nonprofessional female athlete n the world who recently competed in the Ironman World Championships. Also this week, Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson talks to Air Force Times about being the Air Force Academy’s first female superintendent. Speaking of…

PCS moves, PME and pay — this week’s Air Force Times

By Jeff Schogol on October 21, 2013 Air Force, Air Force Academy, Airframes, budget cuts, PME, PT, Uncategorized, Uniforms

Trainees adopt 'My Little Pony' class patch

By Jeff Schogol on July 25, 2013 Air Force, Offbeat, Uncategorized, Uniforms

Last year, Flightlines wrote about military “Bronies” – guys who are really into “My Little Pony – some of whom like to wear “Pony” patches on their military uniforms. To be clear, Bronies do not advocate wearing “My Little Pony” regalia on military uniforms, but one class of airmen learning how to fly incorporated the Brony ethos into its temporary class patch. The website “Equestria Nightly” first reported about the patch, which includes the words “My Little Pilot.” Like all class patches, the Brony patch for Class 14-05, which is training at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., is unofficial and…

Trainees adopt ‘My Little Pony’ class patch

By Jeff Schogol on July 25, 2013 Air Force, Offbeat, Uncategorized, Uniforms

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