The Army Wants to Train Soldiers to Shave — Those Who Can’t Cut It Could Get Kicked Out

As U.S. Army cracks down on grooming for soldiers, reactions are mixed

The U.S. Army says it's becoming stricter about enforcing its grooming policy for service members--saying they are to be clean-shaven while on duty.

Army Policy Severely Limiting Shaving Waivers Goes into Effect

Troops will be granted short-term shaving exemptions if they require it, but will be removed from the service if they are on those waivers for 12 months during a two-year period.

Soldiers seeking shaving exemption must get approval from doctors, Army chain of command

The Army wants its soldiers to be clean-shaven and will now require anyone claiming an exemption to the policy to submit a temporary medical profile and to seek approval from their chain of command.

Army to teach soldiers how to shave properly

The Army updated its facial hair grooming policy for soldiers, maintaining the long-standing requirement that soldiers be clean-shaven while in uniform or civilian clothing while on duty. However, the new policy, signed Monday by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, affects the health exemptions given in recent years. Acting Army Deputy Chief of Public Affairs Steve Warren said on Tuesday that around 40,000 soldiers are exempt from the shaving requireme…

The Army wants to train soldiers to shave — those who can’t cut it could get kicked out

Soldiers who require prolonged shaving waivers, which disproportionately affects Black troops, could be removed from the Army under an updated policy, the service announced Tuesday.