Since I haven't enlisted yet, should I shave my beard of for a meeting with members of the National Guard unit I intend to join? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/since-i-haven-t-enlisted-yet-should-i-shave-my-beard-of-for-a-meeting-with-members-of-the-national-guard-unit-i-intend-to-join <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am looking to join the National Guard as a 09S (Officer Candidate). I was invited by a colleague who recently did the same thing to meet some people in his command. I currnetly have a short beard that is neatly groomed. Should I shave my beard off for the meet and greet? Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:50:56 -0400 Since I haven't enlisted yet, should I shave my beard of for a meeting with members of the National Guard unit I intend to join? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/since-i-haven-t-enlisted-yet-should-i-shave-my-beard-of-for-a-meeting-with-members-of-the-national-guard-unit-i-intend-to-join <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am looking to join the National Guard as a 09S (Officer Candidate). I was invited by a colleague who recently did the same thing to meet some people in his command. I currnetly have a short beard that is neatly groomed. Should I shave my beard off for the meet and greet? Bobby Maddox Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:50:56 -0400 2019-10-29T16:50:56-04:00 Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2019 5:16 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/since-i-haven-t-enlisted-yet-should-i-shave-my-beard-of-for-a-meeting-with-members-of-the-national-guard-unit-i-intend-to-join?n=5179784&urlhash=5179784 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Might as well. Couldn&#39;t hurt. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:16:01 -0400 2019-10-29T17:16:01-04:00 Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Oct 30 at 2019 8:29 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/since-i-haven-t-enlisted-yet-should-i-shave-my-beard-of-for-a-meeting-with-members-of-the-national-guard-unit-i-intend-to-join?n=5181969&urlhash=5181969 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You only get one chance to make a 1st impression -- Good Luck! CSM Chuck Stafford Wed, 30 Oct 2019 08:29:38 -0400 2019-10-30T08:29:38-04:00 Response by Kiersten Childs made Oct 30 at 2019 4:24 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/since-i-haven-t-enlisted-yet-should-i-shave-my-beard-of-for-a-meeting-with-members-of-the-national-guard-unit-i-intend-to-join?n=5183860&urlhash=5183860 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I mean, you probably don&#39;t have to but I would make an effort to make it look neat and everything. That and wear a collared shirt with slacks. That&#39;s what I wear when I meet with my recruiter and what I wore to MEPS. Kiersten Childs Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:24:15 -0400 2019-10-30T16:24:15-04:00 2019-10-29T16:50:56-04:00