The Space Force has authorized Guardians in certain jobs to wear “mission tabs” on their uniforms as part of its new dress and appearance policy, which was released earlier this month.

The move marks a split from rules used by the Air Force, which recently stopped allowing airmen to wear similar tabs, which it calls duty identifier patches.

“Each military service establishes grooming and dress standards based on its mission and the philosophy behind how it chooses to present itself,” said Ann Stefanek, a spokesperson for the Department of the Air Force. “The Space Force has tailored its uniforms and appearance standards to reflect its unique mission and operational demands. These standards are designed to ensure a professional military appearance while providing functionality for Guardia

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