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Officials OK some hand and neck tattoos for airmen, Guardians
Airmen and Guardians are now allowed tattoos up to 1 inch long on the hands and back of the neck.
Navy regs update religious headgear in uniform, provides rules for beard chits
Sikh sailors are now allowed to wear turbans, unless they interfere with protective gear.
Air Force officially OKs beards, turbans, hijabs for religious reasons
In recent yeas, the Air Force has increasingly granted airman waivers to dress and groom themselves in accordance with their religious beliefs.
A ‘defining feature of masculine men’ — soldier’s Norse pagan faith earns beard waiver
The beard must be kept within a maximum length of two inches.
By Jon Simkins
Navy’s top personnel officer: Beards? Maybe!!!!!
The 59th Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. John B. Nowell Jr. said he gets an earful about facial hair from members of his own family, too.
By Navy Times staff
Meet this Norse Heathen airman approved to grow a beard in the Air Force
“If you saw a man that had a beard ... they were well-respected. It’s kind of a big thing, culturally.”
Beard and turban approved for Sikh airman
For the first time, the Air Force has granted a Sikh airman permission to wear a turban, beard and long hair, following the practices of his faith.
By Kristine Froeba
Army denies soldier’s request to grow beard in observance of Flying Spaghetti Monster religion
The importance of one’s hair or beard can never be understated.
By Jon Simkins
Heathens hold religious services rooted in Norse paganism aboard aircraft carrier
The faith rooted in Norse myths is experiencing a resurgence.
By Jon Simkins
Ex-fiancé of slain Navy chief petty officer jailed in Florida on murder charge
Danny Ray Beard, 36, was arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Duval County Jail on Friday evening, according to his incarceration records.
Airman becomes the first Muslim to be granted service’s beard waiver for observing religion
The airman with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron was granted the exemption after waiting years for approval.
By Jon Simkins