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You would think that being on a military base and cutting hair regularly, the barbers on base would be pretty proficient at cutting almost the basic type of military haircuts. In my experience, they are the worst barbers. I always go off base for my cuts. Maybe once a year or so, I give it a try again and my claims are re confirmed.
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My point proven again today. I had no doubt. I went to the barbershop next to the PX and asked for a "LOW reg". Walked out with a high and ridiculous.
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They rarely fail me with a high and tight. What do you consider to be "almost the basic type of military haircuts"?
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Well that is pretty basic to get a high and tight. The chief goal is to get a proper fade regardless of the style (high/low). But usually they can't even get that right. 99% of time, I can't spot a on post haircut.
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I use nothing but on post. I get my hair cut weekly, so I prefer the $8-12 on post vs $20 off. I used to feel bad downrange - you come in dripping sweat and the poor girls had to deal with that. Glad I don't speak Russian so that I couldn't hear about how nasty I smelled.
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This is an age old problem, as I had the same problem in the 60s. The civilians are not held accountable, and if a service member complains, they get reprimanded. I usually went to a civilian baarber, as I received a better hair cut!
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I think they do serve a purpose. Back when I could grow enough hair to cut it was convenient and cheap. I never really had an issue with the quality of the haircuts on post. Of course this is going to vary from barber to barber. I know things have changed a lot since I was active duty, but in Germany they were absolutely necessary. On the smaller Kasernes lower enlisted couldn’t have a POV unless they were married, due to limited available parking. The necessities had to be provided on post.
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they served their purpose in the 1970's when it was a $1.50 out in town and .40cents on base.
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Much of what we do is done with the intent of removing excuses for privates. The on installation barber is a fine example.
Take the barbers away, and in a week you will hear the following:
"I couldn't afford a haircut Sarge"
"I don't have a car"
"The barber wouldn't cut it short enough"
"All the shops were closed"
Take the barbers away, and in a week you will hear the following:
"I couldn't afford a haircut Sarge"
"I don't have a car"
"The barber wouldn't cut it short enough"
"All the shops were closed"
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All those excuses are poor ones. They get paid bi-weekly; do they need financial management counseling? No car? Where are your battle buddies getting their haircuts? Not short enough? Weekly haircuts take care of that. Closed? The troops don't work 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
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SFC Stephen P.
But you will still hear them.
In the end, they make our life easier, there is a demand, and it costs the military nothing to have them (I'm assuming they are for the most part NAF).
In the end, they make our life easier, there is a demand, and it costs the military nothing to have them (I'm assuming they are for the most part NAF).
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I tend to agree with you, with the exception of overseas (not willing to attempt to negotiate language barriers with the barber in most cases! LOL).
I have found that the cost savings are minimal especially when taking into account the quality and the (usually) long wait times.
I'll stick to my own barber.
I have found that the cost savings are minimal especially when taking into account the quality and the (usually) long wait times.
I'll stick to my own barber.
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