The Air Force in recent years has sought to improve the gear used by female pilots and other airmen, as the service tries to improve its diversity.

"Our basic military training today does a tremendous job developing young men and women into Airmen,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody. “But as we looked at the current ...

US Air Force changes hair requirements for women The Air Force will now allow women to have longer braids, ponytails and bangs.

After provoking an uproar by shutting down a course that included instruction on the famed Tuskegee Airmen and a unit of pioneering female aviators, the Air Force said the subject matter would be ...