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Sep. 04, 2024
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Master Sgt. Shale Norwitz, 688th Cyberspace Wing, poses for a photo at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 2, 2021. Norwitz struggles with Autism Spectrum Disorder and uses his experience to advocate for others who may face neurodiversity challenges in the workplace.

Aug. 9, 2021

Airman Advocates for Neurodiversity in Military

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFNS) — A passenger-filled sedan rolled violently against a dirt median, abruptly halted on its roof and blocked oncoming traffic on the interstate. Master Sgt. Shale Norwitz’s duty to protect and serve took precedence.

The U.S. Air Force has made various changes to the service’s dress and appearance guidance during 2021, one of which being female hair grooming standards.

July 23, 2021

Improving readiness for a diverse force

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Throughout 2020 and 2021, the U.S. Air Force rolled out several changes to the dress and appearance Air Force Instruction. Most of the changes have been seen in female-specific regulations. Significant changes to the restrictions on female hair early on in 2021 included allowing braids and ponytails in all uniforms, operational safety permitting.