New AF uniform policy

Published Sept. 5, 2008
By Airman 1st Class Veronica McMahon
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. -- Beginning Monday, Tyndall Airmen are required to wear any authorized combination of blues on Mondays.

This policy applies to all active-duty personnel unless there is an operational requirement to wear the utility uniform, determined by squadron commanders.

"Prior to the events of September 11, 2001, it was a common practice for a majority of Air Force members to wear the blue uniform as their duty uniform," said Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, United States Air Force Chief of Staff. "Post 9/11 we've moved away from our blue uniforms almost altogether and have transformed into an Air Force that wears our utility uniform on a daily basis."

General Schwartz wrote in his recent policy memo that part of the Air Force's image, culture and professionalism is instilled in our blues.

For more information, visit the Air Force Personnel Center Website or call the AFPC Contact Center at DSN 665-5000.