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Navy orders commands to submit monthly facial hair waiver accountability reports

The Navy has instructed commands that issue sailors shaving waivers to produce facial hair accountability reports "by the 15th of each month."

By Claire Barrett

4 days ago

Navy announces new flu vaccination requirements for sailors

The service said that sailors enrolled in entry training programs, along with other select service members, are required to get the influenza vaccination.

10 days ago

Navy to reevaluate religious accommodations for facial hair

The DoD released a memorandum in March calling for service members to provide proof of their religious beliefs to qualify for facial hair waivers.

8 weeks ago

Pentagon bows to criticism, admitting ‘mistake’ over new religious list

The Pentagon revised its abridged list of officially recognized faith affiliations after Utah lawmakers balked at the omission of Mormonism.

8 weeks ago

Air, Space forces revamp religious accommodations to align with Pentagon guidance

The Air and Space forces now require written statements from service members and will no longer be involving Religious Resolution Teams.

By Cristina Stassis

3 months ago

Service members must prove sincere religious beliefs for facial hair waivers

Religious waivers that have already been approved will be reevaluated within 90 days, the memo states.

By Cristina Stassis

5 months ago