Wearing the uniform properly and proudly means you are carrying on a tradition—a tradition of excellence and professionalism. As a service member in uniform, you are in the public eye.
Professional appearance and discipline are paramount to public opinion, confidence and trust in the United States Air Force (USAF). Your appearance not only identifies you as a member of the AF, but also as a member of the Armed Forces and as an American.
Each of you represents America; you are all America’s ambassadors, no matter where you are stationed, on temporary duty (TDY) or deployed. Judgments are made about your country and military based upon your appearance.
Therefore, it is important to apply the Core Value of Excellence In All We Do as you wear the uniform.