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Army lifts ban on serving soldiers having beards

The Army has overturned a 100-year ban on beards, allowing soldiers to wear a "full set beard."
The decision was made after a survey showed an "overwhelming majority" in favor of changing the appearance policy.
The new policy, effective Friday, requires beards to be "neat" to maintain Army standards.

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BBC News

Army lifts ban on serving soldiers having beards

The beards and moustaches must be neat and well-groomed, and troops must maintain a professional appearance.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

British army ends century-old ban to allow troops to grow beards

Policy change stipulates ‘no patchy or uneven growth’ and allows length of up to 25.5mmAfter more than a century of having their clean-shaven chins inspected, soldiers and officers in the British army will be allowed to grow beards.The change in policy is not a chance for a hirsute free-for-all, however, as facial hair will be strictly monitored for length and grooming. Continue reading...

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Soldiers finally allowed to grow beards as British Army overturns century-old ban

Beards must be kept neatly trimmed off the cheekbones and neck with ‘no patchy or uneven growth’

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Soldiers given go-ahead to grow beards as Army axes 100-year-old rule

The Army will introduce the new policy on Friday, giving soldiers the Easter break to grow beards.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Sun

Army chiefs overturn century-old ban on beards with backing from King Charles

ARMY chiefs have overturned a century-old ban on beards with backing from King Charles. Regular troops and commissioned officers can now grow out facial hair for the first time since 1908. AFPTroops and commissioned officers can now grow beards for the first time for over a century[/caption] Sergeant Major Paul Carney said the change would take place with with immediate effect – but that beards would need to be kept ‘tidy’ The Army’s top soldier…

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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