After years of setbacks, the U.S. Air Force will finally release its new physical training uniforms this November. The uniforms were initially slated to arrive in 2022 but were delayed due to supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. After the pandemic subsided, attention was redirected to issuing Space Force PT uniforms, resulting in further delays for the Air Force. However, now that the Space Force has begun rolling out its PT uniforms, the Air Force will fulfill its promise to deliver new PT uniforms.
Uniforms are expected to arrive at select CONUS Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores starting in November. Optional uniform items, such as the long-sleeve shirt and sweatshirt, are currently in development and will be released later. The new Air Force PT uniform includes a running short with a spandex liner, a standard gym short, a jacket, pants, long- and short-sleeve T-shirts with moisture-wicking material, and two sweatshirt options.
The new uniforms were rolled out to fit-testers and those in basic military training for tailoring and durability testing purposes. In July, airmen in basic training started receiving the short-sleeve shirt, running shorts, all-purpose shorts, and track suits. These revamped uniforms mark the first update to the Air Force’s physical training uniforms in two decades and will be required for airmen beginning in 2026.
