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The US Army announced it’s scrapping 1 piece of female uniform for good

The U.S. Army just standardized one of the most iconic symbols of military authority: starting January 2, 2026, all drill sergeants—regardless of gender—will wear the same campaign hat known as the ...
On September 15, 2025, the U.S. Army issued new directives for personal grooming and military uniforms, sometimes called "fatigues," after a full review of its policies. These new regulations tighten ...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army today announced an update to its grooming policy, which now allows female Soldiers to wear ponytails in all authorized U.S. Army uniforms. In February the Army revised ...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The U.S. Army has released an updated directive on grooming, appearance and uniform standards following a service-wide review of military policies. The directive clarifies ...