Can you have gauges in the Air Force?

Members are prohibited from attaching, affixing or displaying objects, articles, jewelry or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any exposed body part (includes visible through clothing).
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Can you go into the military with gauges?

Soldiers are prohibited from willfully mutilating the body or any body parts in any manner, including tongue bifurcation (splitting of the tongue), or ear gauging (enlarging holes in the ear lobes greater than 1.6 mm).
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Are nose rings allowed in Air Force?

Members are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles, jewelry or ornamentation through the ear, nose, tongue or other exposed body part (which includes visible through the clothing), when: Wearing a military uniform.
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Can Air Force put hands in pockets now?

3, loosening restrictions on what Airmen can do while walking in uniform, among other things. Service members are now allowed to drink water and use personal electronic devices while walking in uniform, and they can put their hands in their pockets while walking or standing.
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Do you have to blouse your pants in the Air Force?

Trousers must be bloused over the combat boots. Tucking the ABU trouser into the boot is optional. Whether tucked in or bloused, the trouser must be evenly bloused (gathered in and draped loosely) over the top of the combat boot and must present a bloused appearance.
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Does Air Force allow tattoos?

Tattoos are not completely disqualifying, however. There are no size or area limitations for authorized tattoos on the chest (below an open collar), back, arms, and legs. Tattoos, brands, and body markings are prohibited on the head, neck, face, tongue, lips, and scalp.
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Can I have a tattoo behind my ear in the Air Force?

As it stands, any tattoo on the head or face is banned, and, seeing as a tattoo behind the ear is still technically on the head, it will not be allowed in the Air Force.
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What disqualifies you from joining the Air Force?

Criminal Record

The Air Force is strict about criminal records. Even an excessive number of traffic-related law violations within a 365-day period could disqualify your eligibility, but you should discuss any concerns with your recruiter.
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Can you join the Air Force with piercings?

Piercing While Not in Uniform

Members are prohibited from attaching, affixing or displaying objects, articles, jewelry or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any exposed body part (includes visible through clothing).
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What is a good Asvab score for the Air Force?

What is the qualifying ASVAB score for the Air Force? In order to join the Air Force, you must achieve a minimum overall qualifying ASVAB score of 36 if you are a high school senior or have a high school diploma, and 50 if you are a GED holder.
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How long does it take for 0 gauges to close?

Once it fits properly, go down another size until you reach the smallest gauge. Once you reach this point, your hole should be able to close on its own. This entire process usually takes at least 2 months. You can also help your ears along the road to healing by cleaning and massaging them with oils and moisturizers.
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Can small gauges close up?

Although they won't completely seal shut, you can reduce the size of the holes by wearing smaller gauged jewelry. Once you've removed the jewelry, massage your ears with oil to help the scar tissue heal. For the best appearance, consider getting surgery to stitch the holes shut and restore the shape of your ear lobes.
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How fast can you stretch ears?

Stretching your ears can take months or years, depending on how large you want them to be. During this time, your ear will be sensitive. However, they should never be painful or stressed. A good rule of thumb is to go up one gauge size every four to six weeks.
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Is it hard to get into Air Force?

How hard it is to get into the Air Force Academy? Many places you'll see admission stats claiming that USAFA has around a 10% admission rate. This is true if you include the thousands of students who inquire about admission. In reality, the offers of admission for QUALIFIED applicants range from 50-60%.
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What tattoos are not allowed in the Air Force?

Unauthorized Tattoos and Brands

Tattoos or brands on the head, neck, face, scalp, and inside of the mouth are still prohibited under the new Air Force tattoo regulations for enlisted servicemen and officers. Those in the Air Force are also not allowed to have any visible piercing while in uniform.
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What GPA do you need to get into the Air Force?

To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1410 SAT or a 33 ACT. You should also have a 3.87 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.
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What is the Air Force motto?

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Incorporating extensive inputs from all ranks and career fields in the development effort, Airmen have selected "Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win" as the service's motto.
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Can you have colored hair in the Air Force?

Airmen are now allowed to dye or bleach their hair different from what they were born with, but it still must remain a natural hair color. Examples would include brown, blonde, natural red, black, grey. Hair must have a tapered appearance on both sides as well as the back of the head, both with and without headgear.
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How fast does the Air Force promote?

The average Air Force-wide, active-duty time for promotion to the rank of airman first class is 16 months.
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Does the Air Force allow long hair?

The short answer to this question is no. Guys cannot have long hair in the Air Force as they are prohibited from wearing their hair in any extreme or fad hairstyles, and cannot exceed a certain length. In the Air Force, hairstyles for males must have a tapered appearance around the sides and the back of the head.
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What is the height limit for the Air Force?

The Air Force requires men to be at least 5'10” (177.8cm) tall and women to be at least 5'4″ (162.5 cm) tall when joining the service. Typically, people under this height are not allowed to join the service at all, but exceptions are made in some cases, especially when you are in very good physical condition.
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Does the Air Force pay for college?

The Air Force Tuition Assistance (TA) program is designed to help active duty personnel pursue voluntary, off-duty educational opportunities. Currently, the program pays 100 percent (up to $250 per semester hour or equivalent) of the cost of college tuition with a limit of $4,500 per fiscal year.
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Can you hold hands in uniform Air Force?

Holding Hands: Military personnel are not allowed to hold hands while in uniform.
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Can you walk and talk on a cell phone in uniform Air Force?

Part of the update affects Airmen here who use electronic devices while in uniform. According to the updated AFI 36-2903, "While walking in uniform use of personal electronic media devices, including ear pieces, speaker phones or text messaging is limited to emergencies or when official notifications are necessary.
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