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Navy Limits Medical Shaving Waivers to One Year and Will Recommend Separation

The policy ties temporary beard accommodations to prescribed treatment to protect gear fit and unit readiness.

Air Force Memo Tightens Facial-Hair Rules, Sets Precise Limits on Mustaches and Sideburns

Army to Standardize Drill Sergeant Headgear With Campaign Hat in January 2026

U.S. Army Unveils Gender-Neutral Fitness Test with Phased Rollout

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Orders Review of U.S. Military Fitness and Grooming Standards