Is it time for the Military to allow such things as haircuts, hands in pockets, and beards?

They already do allow long hair and beards...if you are in the right race and religion. What is good for one should be good for all.

I loved not shaving "due to diving in contaminated water". Bring on the beards!

It has been allowed for a very long time. Long hair, hands in pockets, and beards - I have many pictures of me in uniform with it. Allowed for special circumstances.

No barber in the field. Pockets? Go lock on one of those salty bastards and correct them - you better stand by.

I can only speak for the Navy; if you are underway on a ship I think you should be allowed to grow a beard but as soon as you pull into port you should shave. And as far as SF, seals, ect. being allowed to grow beards, look at the training they have been through and the missions they do. I think the only seal team that gets to bend the rules is Seal team 6. Most of the other seal team members are clean shaven.

Yes, definitely.

We strive to be the best military units as we can and our worriers are proud , not only in stature but in history and honor! I would not look at anyone but to see what they are doing
Think first if we start this then we look like every other joe blow army around the world. I believe it would erode good order and disaplin