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Afghan forces that supposedly ‘have the capacity’ to defend their country still rely on US airstrikes
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Pentagon Run-Down
An Army vet was told she never served. Her viral response was the ultimate mic drop
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News
Review: the SureFire Stiletto lives up to its name
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Reviews
The Gear List: a SHARPAL 6-in-1 knife sharpener and other deals worth checking out
Jul 23, 2021 11:38 AM
Gear
Watch US troops launch a volley of rockets in super slow motion set to Tchaikovsky’s ‘1812 Overture’
Jul 23, 2021 11:18 AM
Culture
An Afghan interpreter who became an American soldier has one final mission: Saving his family
Jul 23, 2021 3:23 PM
News
Review: the Buck 303 Cadet is a slice of America in your pocket
Jul 23, 2021 9:16 AM
Reviews
We salute the aircrew that rescued a man from a bear attack in a real-life version of ‘The Revenant’
Jul 23, 2021 8:30 AM
Coast Guard
Self-proclaimed ‘incel’ allegedly joined Army to train for mass shooting of women but washed out after 4 months
Jul 23, 2021 8:18 AM
News
These are some of the greatest military working dogs in history
Jul 22, 2021 1:54 PM
History

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By Jul 16, 2021
News

Airmen and vets divided over new study showing Air Force anti-beard policy damages careers

"Facial hair could impact a promotion whether or not the promotion board knows of the waiver."
By Apr 19, 2021
News

Air Force top brass ‘not inclined’ to allow beards for airmen

"When I talk with our men in uniform: Is this a need or is this a want?"
By Mar 31, 2020
News

Air Force allows commanders to relax hair and fitness standards in response to COVID-19

The Air Force is letting commanders deviate from grooming and fitness standards in response to COVID-19, though shaving standards will remain in place.
By Feb 12, 2020
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Air Force OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons

The regulation formalizes a waiver process for future airmen seeking to wear turbans, hijab or beards
By Nov 25, 2019
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We salute this Air Force general for his epic post-retirement face armor

It is an indisputable, undeniable truth that veterans absolutely love their post-service beards, and this love makes no exceptions based on rank
By Sep 18, 2019
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A definitive ranking of the best war movie beards

It's not just for operators.
By Jul 11, 2018
Opinion

An Open Letter To The Pentagon Regarding The Serious Matter Of My Beard

Dear U.S. military planners, After eight years of both Active Duty and National Guard service, I will be hanging up … Continued
By Apr 26, 2018
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A Soldier Just Got Permission To Rock A Beard Because He’s A Metal Heathen

The Army’s puny facial-hair regulations are no match for the virile savagery of Norse pagans. A soldier assigned to the … Continued
By Aug 25, 2017
Reviews

Trump Can Thank This ‘Pretty Sweet Beard’ For His Air Force One Upgrade

At the beginning of August, the Air Force slapped Boeing with a hefty contract for two 747-8 commercial jets to … Continued