Should the U.S. Army have one grooming standard (i.e. hair) for male and females?

One standard for females and one for men. If your woman, you should have a neat appearance. Not an Afro or corn rows, not below your collar of your uniform, and most certainly a conservative look. Too many times I've seen the black females in the Army get away with this. 

A common grooming standard of "short" hair should be maintained for the "combat arms" (short enough that an enemy opponent cannot get a hold on you) or in a jungle/tropical environment for the sake of hygiene and low maintenance. Well groomed beards are appropriate in the field, as shaving "nicks" to the skin, create an unnecessary risk of infection. This would result in a visible distinction between men and women in the field. That fact alone would probably trump the practicality of the idea, since the current trend is toward gender normative standards to the exclusion of common sense.

I think a beard is part of being a man. If you're in a place with a CBRNE threat, require shaving during that time. Shaving every day is also pretty bad for your skin.

In my opinion, beards are unprofessional

I don't know if this was a serious question or not, but I'm all for unified standards. Females want to be in the military? Then they can meet ALL of the same minimum standards as males. It's not about political correctness, it's about what gives us the best fighting force.

How does it effect mission readiness? I was under the impression that facial hair (and overall bulk of female hair) standards were set due to considerations of getting a proper seal on a gas mask?

If I recall the Navy allowed beards into the 1980's?

I think they should have that it makes the army look like you are in a beauty contest now no pride in uniform

High and Tights for everyone!!! lol

In my opinion, "No" . . . there should not be ONE grooming standard versus two (male/female).

Yes, I think we should be able to have well groomed beards. But until that happens I will continue to shave and have irritated skin.