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New Year Means New Beard Policy for Air Force with Sunset of Long-Term Shaving Waivers

Medical shaving waivers older than 12 months in 24 months will require commander approval and may lead to medical review boards, following Defense guidance on grooming standards.

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The Air Force Surgeon General’s office announced that all medical shaving waivers issued prior to March 1, 2025, will expire at the end of January.

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Medical shaving waivers will be invalid under Air Force grooming policy

Air Force and Space Force commanders have the final approval authority for medical shaving waivers, the Air Force has announced.

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New year means new beard policy for Air Force with sunset of long-term shaving waivers

The Air Force Surgeon General’s office announced that all medical shaving waivers issued prior to March 1, 2025, will expire at the end of January.

·Washington, United States
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Stars and Stripes broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
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