Posted on Nov 16, 2013
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Does your unit participate in either Mo-vember or Mustache March? Do you consider this a tradition, good lighthearted fun, or something else altogether different? Alright, let's see those amazing photos, any leftover photos/stories from Movember are still good-to-go at this point, or even a previous year's event like a "'stache dash" or mustached running event? How about those glue on 'staches, an epic draw-on 'stache, or even the classic 30 day 'stache (just before hitting rese, a.k.a. shaving)! I know there's some outstanding photos of the elusive "field 'stache" and the ever-present "deployment 'stache" out there... so, whatever category or type, we want to see them! There are many stories out there both past and present--some pretty entertaining--on the subject of 'Mo-vember' or 'Mustache March,' here's your opportunity to tell your tale and share those outstanding mustacheographs (pictures), and we all know that there are some outstanding examples out there; please, feel free to share your any photos, links, sound files, or anything else needed to help tell your story, and of course please don't hesitate to share your thoughts--good, bad, or indifferent--on the practice as well as any stories, experiences, historical or military cultural context, etc.; well, I'm certain that this will prove to be a genuinely fun and informative conversation, so pull up a keyboard and let's get this thing started; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!   

 

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Note: the original thread from this past November involved both "Movember" and "Mustache March," the title was updated in anticipation (and celebration) of Mustache March, and will return to a dual title at the end of March. Thanks for all that you do, now lets get out there and grow some sweet 'staches!

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SPC Michael Hunt
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This is a selfie from today... 23 Mar 14
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SPC Michael Hunt
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This pic was taken about 2010 at a benefit for two fallen Police offices in St Petersburg, FL. Didn't really get out much at the time... lol
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SFC William Swartz Jr
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Ok here's my update for Mustache March....

 

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Took this pic this afternoon here in Afghanyland... started way before March kicked off, but hey... what can ya do?!
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My wife nixed Mustache March for me, since our anniversary falls in March and she HATES my 'stache in November. I can't blame her.....it is red, grey, a little blonde, some barely identifiable brown. My Irish shows a little bit!
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I propose an actual "Mustache March". A ruckmarch to celebrate all of our heroes past and present who have donned staches onto the field of battle. All male participants must have a de-facto mustache, with all female ruckers being allowed to wear a prosthetic mustache.
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Nope, even the female's should grow them in the spirit of equality that our contemporary Army promotes.
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Oh hell no, far too many females have them already....just sayin.... o_O
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I just recently learned of the USAF's Mustache March and its inspiration, BG Robin Olds.  As a recipient of the AF Cross, he's certainly impressive.  Sadly for the fly boys he pales in comparison to COL Lewis Millett.  Then CPT Millett earned the DSC and the MoH for leading the Army's last bayonet charges in Korea, all while rocking a handlebar 'stache years before BG Olds thumbed his nose at the brass.  There's even a road named after him at Osan.  Unfortunately this is a stellar example of something the Army did better than the Air Force and we just happened to forget about it.  http://www.badassoftheweek.com/millett.html
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Outstanding, great background!  SFC Callan, you do realize that you may have just inspired 2LT Rosa to grow a sweet "handlebar 'stache?!" <Sorry LT, I just couldn't resist! lol> Again, a most excellent historical background, thanks again SFC for sharing! 
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You'll notice this was 3 months ago.  A lot of folks on RP expend a lot of effort on their perception of what "standards" are. As long as that happens, I'll keep bringing up ol' Lew Millett.  Now in this case, I just couldn't let the USAF get the upper hand with BG Olds, a badass in his own right.  The only way to one-up a handlebar mustachioed AF Cross is with a handlebar mustachioed MoH.
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SFC C, very well said "the only way to one-up a handlebar mustachioed AF Cross is with a handlebar mustachioed MoH." Classic! lol
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My unit does participate in Movember and Mustache March. I think it is a great idea. We even insert a plug during the November and March Commander's Call for both events. The best part about both months is that we have an excuse to make fun of the boss and his dirty lip. I cannot grow a decent mustache, but that does not stop me from making fun over everyone else's dirty lips.
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I had one in Germany but looked like a fuhrer and in Germany this is not good.. esp during the cold war.
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Mine was called a mini Hitler on many occasions (yes - in Germany).
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Haha very nice... wow, that must've been just a little bit awkward! lol Great 'stache stories gents... thanks for sharing!
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The Official American Mustache Institute (AMI) website, this month's feature stories include:

 

1) Workplace Mustache Study: A definitive examination of the state of facial hair in the U.S. work environment (in support of the 'Stash Act legislation proposal)

2) The Robert Goulet memorial 'Mustached American of the Year Award'

3) The Million Mustache March:  "The 'Stash Act" scheduled for 1 April in Washington, DC

4) America's most Mustache-Friendly Cities:  The Official 2011 White Paper

5) The 'Stash Bash 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

6) AMI interviews - An award winning collection of in-depth celebrity interviews   

 

http://www.americanmustacheinstitute.org/

 

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