The U.S. Air Force has announced the immediate reinstatement of duty identifier patches, also known as career field identifiers, after they were banned 11 months ago. The patches, which display abbreviations like 'SF' for Security Forces or 'MUNS' for Munitions, are intended to foster pride and a sense of community among airmen by visually representing their specialties. The move was led by Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe and Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, who emphasized that these patches connect personnel to their roles and the larger mission of airpower. The reauthorization includes 90 approved patches out of more than 130, with some specialties, called 'shred-outs,' eliminated. Additionally, 12 arch-shaped tabs signifying special qualifications or training, such as 'Arctic' or 'Air Advisor,' are now authorized. This change aims to boost morale, which has been a focus for leadership, especially after recent initiatives like allowing unit morale T-shirts and daily callsign nametags. The patches are part of a broader set of updates to the dress and appearance standards, which also include new rules for wearing job patches and morale items. The move is seen as a step toward fostering pride and accountability among airmen, reinforcing the importance of individual expertise within a unified force. The updates follow a period of reduced inspections and relaxed dress code policies to improve morale and cohesion across the service.