U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace and Tech. Sgt. J.T. May III, 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalists, pose for a photo showing the Army Combat Action Badges both earned during separate Afghanistan deployments. “With the update of [Air Force Instruction] 36-2903, the section that reference badges, it makes me really excited because a lot of Airmen will have a chance to display badges they have earned while fighting side-by-side with sister services. This will be a great opportunity to promote cross-service camaraderie,” said May. The revision to AFI 36-2903 paragraph 5.1.2.2. states, “The total number of badges worn will not exceed four.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany A. Chase/Released)
“I’m most excited about being able to wear black socks. That’s mainly what I have now so I don’t have to continue to go out and buy white socks just for PT,” said Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Anderson, 366th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technician. The revision to Air Force Instruction 36-2903 paragraph 7.1.6.1. states, “Socks are mandatory. Socks will be white or black and may have small trademark logos.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany A. Chase/Released)
“I’m really excited to wear colored shoes. As soon as I read the [Air Force Instruction] change I went to the mall and bought a bright pink pair of running shoes,” said Senior Airman Rashana Smith, 366th Logistics Readiness Squadron assistant to commanders support staff. The revision to AFI 36-2903 paragraph 7.1.6.2. states, “There are no restrictions on the color of the athletic shoes.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany A. Chase/Released)
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Patrick Mackey (left), 366th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of training and validation operations and Tech Sgt. Greg Gordon, 366 LRS NCO in charge of vehicle operations and control center look at squadron t-shirt designs. “In support of the new [Air Force Instruction] we are coming up with a new squadron t-shirt for Fridays. We are having Airmen throughout our squadron make designs where we will then vote which will be our new T-shirt to boost squadron morale,” said Mackey. The revision to Air Force Instruction 36-2903 paragraph 6.5.2.1. states, “Squadron commanders may authorize Airmen to wear a standardized color undershirt on Friday (only one color per squadron; individual purchase only, not unit-funded).” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany A. Chase/Released)
“The new regs on phone covers are great. I can finally have a case that matches my personality. #lol#heeeeyyy,” said Senior Airman Romeh Badr, 366th Comptroller Squadron budget analysis. The revision to Air Force Instruction 36-2903 paragraph 6.3.3. states, “Handheld electronic devices, if worn on the belt/waistband, or clipped to a purse will be plain black, silver, dark blue, or gray. Handheld electronic devices that are not worn on the belt/waistband/or clipped to a purse can be any color.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany A. Chase/Released)