-- Posted by EclipsedOrchid at 6:01 pm on May 12, 2008 I talked to my local recruiter today & im strongly considering joining but i was wondering do i have to wear a skirt? & i heard they cut ur hair off so cna i go ahead & cutt it like really really short before i leave or is there some standered hit me up in aim if ya can Brookeity Brooke -- Posted by medjai at 6:39 pm on May 12, 2008 you should join the air force as a female if you qualify, your quality of life will be leagues ahead of any junior enlisted sailor. I see sailors regularly and my step brother was one, I'm a marine and if you are looking for good treatment on top of military benefits the air force is the way to go hands down. As for grooming standards after bootcamp youll be able to have longer feminine hair in both the navy and air force. They may shave it in bootcamp though.