The 89 career fields on the list eligible for the bonus in fiscal 2025 are a notable increase from the 73 careers for fiscal ...

which need an airtight seal against the wearer's face to be effective. Lawmakers also want the Air Force to assess what effect beards might have on discipline, morale and unity in the ranks ...

If passed, the bill will require the secretary of the Air Force to evaluate whether beards are compatible with an array of equipment worn by airmen, including masks that require airtight seals.