Chief of staff of the Air Force General
David Alvin offered a deeper
explanation for plans to re optimize
the service and why it is necessary .
During an appearance at the Brookings
Institution , we assess that we are
really optimized for an era that is
bypassing us . It still exists . There
are still threats around the world but
the most pacing threat , the one that
could have more of an existential
impact on our nation and our way of
life is one we need to get optimized
for the re optimization . Changes are
grouped under four broad categories ,
developing people generating readiness
projecting power and developing
capabilities . Policy updates for the
dress and personal appearance
instruction are now in effect for
airmen and guardians . The revised
guidance outlines several key areas
including the religious accommodation
process , no hat , no salute areas ,
uniform updates and bags and beverage
consumption while walking in uniform .
It also addresses female wear of mess
dress , trousers or slacks , the wear
of caps for baldness or hair loss due
to medical conditions and grooming
standards for mustaches , hair , nail
polish colors and other cosmetics
airman from the 50th attack squadron
and Air National Guardsmen from the 1
63rd attack wing successfully landed at
MQ NINE , Reaper at Shaw Air Force Base
under satellite control . The historic
first demonstrates the advancement of
remote aircraft operation and the
ability to deploy rapidly anywhere in
the world . Lieutenant Colonel Zachary
Clark , commander of the 50th attack
squadron says the complexity and cod
involved in this operation including
working with the Federal Aviation
Administration planning the flight and
managing the satellite launch and
recovery require countless hours of
effort and showcase exceptional
leadership and technical skills . The
milestone serves as a proof of concept
for the new satellite launch and
recovery capability and highlights the
strategic value of the MQ NINE Reaper
in modern air force operation that
should look around the air force . I'm
Staff Sergeant Milton Hamilton .