The vice wing commander of the US Air Force Academy, Motaz Ahmed, breaks down every uniform cadets are issued at the Academy. He explains the uses and features of all six uniforms and the meanings ...

So Virk, 22, was somewhat surprised to recently discover he was the first Sikh Air Force cadet in U.S. history to receive a waiver to wear his traditional turban, beard and bracelet while in uniform.

We suffered a recruiting setback due to the yearlong continuing resolution," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin said.

Children can join the Royal Air Force cadets between the ages of 13 and 17, and if they are in year eight at school, they can join at 12 years old, according to the organisation’s website.. The ...