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Marines, Navy mandate yearly gas mask training to ‘reinforce grooming compliance’

The Marine Corps and Navy are mandating annual gas mask fit training, with the move intended in part to “reinforce grooming compliance,” the services said.

By Daniel Terrill

3 weeks ago

Sailors with ‘unmanageable permanent’ razor bumps to face separation, Navy says

Service members with a diagnosed skin condition or with skin irritation from shaving are eligible to receive medical treatment during a 12-month span.

2 months 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.

3 months ago

Air Force amends medical shaving guidelines to fit Hegseth’s standards

A Monday memo outlines new medical guidance for airmen and guardians shaving profiles ahead of the new year.

By Cristina Stassis

9 months ago

Air Force adopts new grooming standards to align with Hegseth’s vision

An Oct. 29 memo outlines new, specific standards for airmen's mustaches and sideburns.

By Cristina Stassis

11 months ago

Navy hits historic recruiting numbers with more ads, tattoo approvals

Fiscal 2025 was the best recruiting year for the Navy since 2002. The head of Navy recruiting credited the feat, in part, to streamlining tattoo approvals.

By Hope Hodge Seck

12 months ago