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Trump and Hegseth Press Military Remake at Quantico, Signaling Tougher Culture and Domestic Use

The showcase stressed loyalty plus tougher grooming and fitness rules without specifying changes to law or doctrine.

Pentagon Sets One-Year Limit on Shaving Waivers, Allowing Discharge for Persistent Razor-Bump Cases