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In a historic event, Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, graduated the first Sikh Marine to go through recruit training with their articles of faith. Pfc. Jaskirat Singh completed the 13-week transformation and graduated on August 11, 2023. We want to congratulate all the Marines that graduated as part of Golf Company and wish them luck in their follow-on training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo Jesse by Lora)

Pentagon cracks down on religious waivers for beards

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 19, 2026

A U.S. Air Force Airman from Fairchild Air Force Base shaves his mustache off during the Mustache Dash event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 31, 2023. The Mustache Dash was an event created to raise awareness for mental health that encompasses all four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, mental, physical, spiritual and social. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Morgan Dailey)

Hegseth won’t meet troops with beards during South Korea trip

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 27, 2025

Maj. Caitlin Oviatt, 55th Logistics Readiness commander, inspects a shaving waiver during an open ranks inspection on July 9, 2024. Open ranks was being conducted as part of an Air Combat Command initiative to boost troop readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Watkins)

Beards in the Air Force and Space Force will be debated in Congress

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 9, 2024

Top Marine general rules out beards ‘because we’re Marines and we’re different’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 15, 2025

The first Space Force ‘retirement beard’ is here and it’s out of this world

The first Space Force ‘retirement beard’ is here and it’s out of this world

Posted on Jul 12, 2024

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Alaska paratroopers get a secret weapon for the arctic: beards

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

Neck tattoos are here to stay in the Air Force. But still no beards

Neck tattoos are here to stay in the Air Force. But still no beards

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

British soldiers given Royal approval to grow beards —most US troops still can’t

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 2, 2024

Army Maj. Kamal Kalsi speaks at a celebration of the Sikh new year, Vaisakhi, in the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., May 1, 2015. The central theme of the event was seva, or selfless service.

New Hegseth shaving rules for military appear to target religious exemptions

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 2, 2025

Air Force Mustaches

Air Force rolls out new rules on mustaches and sideburns

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 3, 2025

Marine shaving policy

Marine commanding officers have final say on medical shaving exemptions

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 17, 2025

Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, participated in the "Sweat More, Bleed Less" physical fitness event in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, June 11, 2025. The event had Soldiers conducting hundreds of pullups, pushups, squats, and deadlifts, as well as running a mile all in their issued body armor. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christian Carrillo)

Hegseth announces troops in combat jobs have to meet highest male physical standards

By Jeff Schogol, Patty Nieberg

Updated on Sep 30, 2025

Air Force shaving wavers

Good luck figuring out the Air Force’s algorithm for shaving waivers

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 23, 2025

hands in pockets navy

The Navy’s experiment with hands in pockets is under review, top admiral says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 7, 2025

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pin chevrons on Cpl. Amaury Ferrer, wrecker operator, while at sea aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), May 1, 2018. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU integrated to conduct the second major exercise of their pre-deployment training. ARG, MEU Exercise (ARGMEUEX) provides essential and realistic ship-to-shore training, designed to enhance the integration of the Navy-Marine Corps team. ARGMEUEX provides an opportunity to integrate unique individual and unit skills and develop the Essex ARG and 13th MEU’s collective proficiency in challenging and unfamiliar environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Danny Gonzalez)

Marine infantry battalion backtracks on mustache ban

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 26, 2025

Air Force shaving waivers will soon expire under new policy

Air Force shaving waivers will soon expire under new policy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 28, 2025

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike to their objective during a combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 9, 2024. The purpose of the evaluation was to certify 2nd Bn., 1st Marines as the ground combat element for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

The Pentagon Rundown

Defense bill, subordinates may weigh in on officers’ promotions, drone drama and more military news

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2024

military grooming standards

How grooming standards have changed in the U.S. military

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 1, 2024

Air Force shaving waivers

Medical shaving waivers will be invalid under Air Force grooming policy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 16, 2025

Sikh Marine Corps Boot Camp Beard

Court clears Sikh men to attend Marine boot camp with beards

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 27, 2022

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