Latest "Navy beard policy" stories

How the Navy’s beard policy discriminates against Black sailors

Some Black sailors say the Navy's shaving policies discriminate against them due to a skin condition over which which they have no control.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

14 months ago

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

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

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