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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I definitely do! I've been growing my mustache out for a couple weeks now. Surprisingly it has given me a confidence boost and more motivation than I had clean shaven. I like it. :-)
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SGT Writer
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I've been growing my "stache" since last April and it's barely visible.
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Well here's my face currently.  Granted I'm in the guard and only shave during drills.  I think I might keep the stashe this time though.  It's growing in nicer then it ever has.
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Oh and for comparison.  This is the start of my first deployment stache almost 6 years ago
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SSG V. Michelle Woods
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Please keep the beard, not just the stache. 
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SGT Signal Support Systems Supervisor
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I would love to!  But sadly even guardsmen have to follow 670-1.  Gotta shave it off in a couple weeks.
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LTC Martin Metz
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I've had a mustache ever since I was commissioned in 1974....still do since my retirement in 2011. The only times it came off were for Airborne and Ranger Schools. Do you suppose that's why I didn't make it to Army Chief of Staff?
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Post Gulf War 1991- haven't worn one since.
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Maj Chris Nelson
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This is a bit older....but not much is changed....other than I am no longer deployed and I got promoted.  I KNOW that the combat patch is un-authorized....it is that secret squirrel patch... I AM authorized the 3rd Army patch.  this was taken for fun in the office.
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SSG Cannon Crew Member
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i dont mind the stache, they are authorized, i dont mind the patch, people play with those while deployed, not a big deal, but what DID catch my eye, was the flag...
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Maj Chris Nelson
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Flag is actually hanging in a windo so is correct from outside the building.
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SSgt George Brown
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Dang, too bad there is no month that starts with G.  You did not mention Fu Man Chu February I noticed Maj Burns!  :)
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Col Regional Director, Whem/Ssa And Congressional Liaison
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Haha  Wow! Thanks SSgt B, I knew that I was forgetting something! lol  Very true, somehow 'Goatebruary' just wouldn't sound quite right! Haha
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I started out with a dream. To have the fullest, most luscious mustache in all of Afghanistan. One that would get restraining orders slapped on me if it ever made an appearance in the continental United States. The kind that causes parents and teachers to call the police when I walk within 100 meters of an elementary school. One that comes standard with a 1972 Chevy Van equipped with a bag of candy, and Jefferson Starship drawn to scale on the outside. A mustache that made women weak in the knees, and the manliest of men green with envy. 

Well, Sir. I'm here to tell you that I've done it. I started mine last month, and am proud to say that is at current length inciting members of my Platoon to give me male porn star names, as well as drawing high pedoristic praise from senior ranking members of my Company Leadership as well. They recognize and respect the hegemonic power that resides within the glorious bristles that adorn the top of my lip. 

I would post a picture of it but for fear that much like the word of God to the open ear, seeing it would shatter eardrums, and cause eyes to bleed from sheer awe and amazement...also where I'm deployed there isn't a camera for miles apparently.

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Most excellent, well since you're "livin' the dream" and others will very likely have to live vicariously through your glorious facial hegemony, we must require a periodic photo check-in throughout the month of March! lol 
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I don't even, Air Force.
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MSG Phil Herndon
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No shave November or "Movember" is a mens health awareness campaign.  I think Mustache March is the military version in a morale building event.  Mostly because we have to shave but are allowed to grow mustaches.
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SSgt George Brown
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I was off for 3 weeks before PCSing from the states to RAF Lakenheath, sported a pretty good beard!
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