The change, along with other uniform modifications, will take effect March 15.

The Physical Training Gear, or PTG, uniform, is more in line with modern high-performance athletic wear.

The U.S. Air Force is approaching its sunset date for the Airman Battle Uniform, known as the ABU.

Women will also be able to wear bangs that touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes.

It's part of a broader effort to provide better weapons and job-specific gear to security forces airmen.

Starting now, airmen and civilians can submit their recommendations through the Air Force's website "IdeaScale."

The Air Force is reviewing a new proposal that would permit additional hairstyles for women in the service.

The decision, officials said, was the result of "overwhelming feedback" from airmen.

Updates to the dress and appearance policy also mean that qualifying male airmen can get a five-year shaving waiver.

The Air Force will not require airmen to update certain elements of their Operational Camouflage Uniform until September.