PVT Leighton Bader 3312008 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2018-01-31T22:17:10-05:00 PVT Leighton Bader 3312008

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2018-01-31T22:17:10-05:00 2018-01-31T22:17:10-05:00 Maj Marty Hogan 3312014

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don&#39;t shave every weekend- just another couple days I won&#39;t worry about it

2018-01-31T22:21:39-05:00 2018-01-31T22:21:39-05:00 SGT Matthew S. 3312077

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>While I didn&#39;t always shave on weekends while I was in, I wouldn&#39;t even remotely consider skipping it on duty days. Shutdown or not, military life doesn&#39;t take a break - and that&#39;s not a headache I would want to voluntarily bring down upon myself.

2018-01-31T22:49:26-05:00 2018-01-31T22:49:26-05:00 SFC Michael Hasbun 3312081

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Funny joke protest, but that&#39;s all it ever was...

2018-01-31T22:51:05-05:00 2018-01-31T22:51:05-05:00 LTC John Griscom 3312107

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ask your commander. I&#39;m sure your razor will continue to get a workout. Military doesn&#39;t shut down.

2018-01-31T23:03:11-05:00 2018-01-31T23:03:11-05:00 SMSgt Thor Merich 3312121

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can stop shaving after you’re retired. In the mean time, lather up.

2018-01-31T23:06:40-05:00 2018-01-31T23:06:40-05:00 SSgt Dan Montague 3312122

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>simple answer. you are a Soldier 24/7/365 no matter what.

2018-01-31T23:07:30-05:00 2018-01-31T23:07:30-05:00 PVT Leighton Bader 3312126

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I agree with all of you on this, I was just wondering what everyone&#39;s take on it was, my buddy actually considered it.

2018-01-31T23:09:54-05:00 2018-01-31T23:09:54-05:00 TSgt David L. 3312128

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I commented on another beard question. I didn&#39;t shave on the weekends unless I was on standby, and was expected to respond for an EOD response call back to base/downtown in moments. Otherwise, enjoy the weekend. I don&#39;t think I&#39;d try not shaving on a duty day because the non-essential government was on shut-down. <br />There is always ETS. I only shave when/what/if I want to BG Old Lady deals with my look. LOL

2018-01-31T23:11:20-05:00 2018-01-31T23:11:20-05:00 LTC Jason Mackay 3312129

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Soldiering is 24-7. Do what your career can stand<br /><br />Edit: <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1363320" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1363320-pvt-leighton-bader">PVT Leighton Bader</a> I recently came back across this...we ran combat operations during the &quot;shutdown&quot;. Not sure what stopped for uniformed personnel.

2018-01-31T23:11:47-05:00 2018-01-31T23:11:47-05:00 Sgt Private RallyPoint Member 3312158

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1363320" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1363320-pvt-leighton-bader">PVT Leighton Bader</a> I would shave every day, because you never know when you might get the call to come in to duty. During my civilian career, I shaved every day, because many weekends I worked or was called in. The military is still up ad running during any government shutdown.

2018-01-31T23:28:42-05:00 2018-01-31T23:28:42-05:00 SGT Joseph Gunderson 3312203

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This sounds like a childish tantrum. Just because Congress doesn&#39;t understand what it means to do a job correctly and to standard doesn&#39;t mean that soldiers need to emulate them. Get into the correct uniform, fall in, and do the job that you promised you would.

2018-01-31T23:48:23-05:00 2018-01-31T23:48:23-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 3312253

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is this the duffleblog? I can&#39;t believe this is a serious question.

2018-02-01T00:47:51-05:00 2018-02-01T00:47:51-05:00 SGT Eric Davis 3312266

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don’t see why you won’t shave! You still will get paid (eventually) so what is not shaving going to prove?

2018-02-01T01:04:47-05:00 2018-02-01T01:04:47-05:00 SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member 3312301

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You don&#39;t HAVE to shave........but it is HIGHLY advised to save yourself heartache.<br />Unless you&#39;re a weekend warrior like myself.<br />Then you just shave during Battle Assembly. Lmao.

2018-02-01T01:44:08-05:00 2018-02-01T01:44:08-05:00 1LT Private RallyPoint Member 3312502

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not sure if you’re still a PVT, but best thing about being a PVT is you can’t get demoted

2018-02-01T07:05:08-05:00 2018-02-01T07:05:08-05:00 PO1 William "Chip" Nagel 3312767

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1363320" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1363320-pvt-leighton-bader">PVT Leighton Bader</a> I Don&#39;t Have a Problem with it but I&#39;m Retired, I Don&#39;t Shave Quite Often Usually on My Weekend.

2018-02-01T08:52:54-05:00 2018-02-01T08:52:54-05:00 SPC David Willis 3312793

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You&#39;re like 2 weeks late brother. If you&#39;re told to not show up to work, Id say let the hair grow, but if you&#39;re working you&#39;d better shave. Or don&#39;t... see how that goes.

2018-02-01T09:02:02-05:00 2018-02-01T09:02:02-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 3312992

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well, if you&#39;re a civilian....it doesn&#39;t matter. If you&#39;re a Reservist or Guard and not on BTA....it doesn&#39;t matter. But, if you&#39;re active duty.......one might still want to shave unless one wants to be on the receiving end of their 1SG

2018-02-01T10:19:58-05:00 2018-02-01T10:19:58-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 3313026

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Really?<br />Is it so hard to shave? Daily?<br />I think that this would end poorly.<br />I keep a crappy dull blade in my desk for just such an instance.

2018-02-01T10:33:22-05:00 2018-02-01T10:33:22-05:00 TSgt Tommy Amparano 3313199

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Oh was your oath to obey orders suspended during the shutdown? It is actually kind of funny because pay has been an issue since the professional armies have been around.

2018-02-01T11:20:59-05:00 2018-02-01T11:20:59-05:00 SGT Tom Recupero 3313227

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think a PVT can get away with it

2018-02-01T11:31:42-05:00 2018-02-01T11:31:42-05:00 SSG James Swarr 3313235

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do the Army a favor...don&#39;t reenlist.

2018-02-01T11:34:25-05:00 2018-02-01T11:34:25-05:00 SPC Walter Currier 3313268

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>silly private. Military is for grown ups who understand duty and integrity. Even if you didnt get paid due to shutdown, you would get back pay as soon as funding was approved again, therefore you are still on duty and being paid. you are probably lucky the shutdown occured over the weekend and didnt run for an extended time as Im sure an article 15 would be headed your way. I could go on with the &quot;...back in my day...&quot; story but I will spare us from that..we all thought it.

2018-02-01T11:45:01-05:00 2018-02-01T11:45:01-05:00 TSgt Tommy Amparano 3313316

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would say if you want to protest only shine one boot, but you can&#39;t shine boots these days anyway.

2018-02-01T11:56:59-05:00 2018-02-01T11:56:59-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 3313393

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is this a real question? The shutdown has nothing to do with basic Soldiering and shaving; your a Soldier and you volunteered to be a Soldier, you don&#39;t need to be paid to do your job and abide by rules and regulations.

2018-02-01T12:18:48-05:00 2018-02-01T12:18:48-05:00 SGT Mathew Husen 3313448

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not a soldiers place to say they will ignore orders that don&#39;t suit them

2018-02-01T12:31:23-05:00 2018-02-01T12:31:23-05:00 PO3 John Keas 3313519

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I shaved twice a day just to keep people off my back. So when I wasn&#39;t on the ship, I avoided the razor like the plague. Once came back after a month&#39;s leave with a spec forces quality beard. Shaved it off as soon as I got to the head tho.<br /><br />So...no...shut down should not affect shaving. Are you still working? Shave that face

2018-02-01T12:44:08-05:00 2018-02-01T12:44:08-05:00 MSG Floyd Williams 3313570

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PVT Leighton Bader...Government shutdown or not, you are still accountable to military standards.

2018-02-01T12:52:57-05:00 2018-02-01T12:52:57-05:00 SGT David T. 3313817

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well I am a big fan of personal choice. Do whatever you want. However, that also brings with it accepting the consequences of one&#39;s actions. I decide when I shave and when I don&#39;t but then again 670-1 doesn&#39;t apply to me anymore. ***Cuddles with his 214 blanket***

2018-02-01T14:02:09-05:00 2018-02-01T14:02:09-05:00 CSM Chuck Holloway 3313865

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can&#39;t take that question seriously so rather than get snarky and make someone feel bad, I&#39;ll just move on.

2018-02-01T14:24:45-05:00 2018-02-01T14:24:45-05:00 PV2 Private RallyPoint Member 3314184

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yeah

2018-02-01T16:17:40-05:00 2018-02-01T16:17:40-05:00 SSG Carlos Madden 3314366

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I want your friend to do this mostly because I&#39;m curious what&#39;ll happen.

2018-02-01T17:43:59-05:00 2018-02-01T17:43:59-05:00 2LT Private RallyPoint Member 3314819

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>That it’s completely unacceptable. Aside from the general fact that the military tends to get special funding and get paid during shutdowns anyway, there is nothing short of separating from the Army that absolves you of your enlistment oath. <br />Further, just because one section of the Government is struggling doesn’t mean the US Army is; we are more professional than that. <br />Do the right thing, even if no one is looking.

2018-02-01T20:34:15-05:00 2018-02-01T20:34:15-05:00 LCDR Private RallyPoint Member 3316575

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My command wouldn&#39;t notice or care, but my husband might object ;-)

2018-02-02T11:50:18-05:00 2018-02-02T11:50:18-05:00 SPC James Spoon 3317558

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Shave Son.

2018-02-02T16:31:32-05:00 2018-02-02T16:31:32-05:00 SPC Patricia K. (Williams) Elliott 3319800

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If your wearing the uniform, you shave! I can&#39;t believe this is an issue.

2018-02-03T11:54:22-05:00 2018-02-03T11:54:22-05:00 SSG Trevor S. 3319847

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I wouldn&#39;t push my luck if I were you. Quiet honestly I can see this being a hilarious story of the failure of barracks lawyers. While I advise against it, please tell me everything that happens to you if you decide to do it during the next shut down.

2018-02-03T12:09:42-05:00 2018-02-03T12:09:42-05:00 MSG Charles Turner 3336170

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are STILL A SOLDIER! Soldiers follow orders, they do NOT find a way to DISOBEY THEM!

2018-02-08T16:33:27-05:00 2018-02-08T16:33:27-05:00 SFC Joseph Weber 3336175

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Second stupidest thing I have heard today.

2018-02-08T16:34:15-05:00 2018-02-08T16:34:15-05:00 SN Private RallyPoint Member 3349661

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You signed a contract, you don&#39;t get to choose whether to follow the rules or not.

2018-02-13T10:06:00-05:00 2018-02-13T10:06:00-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 3357807

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The shutdown only lasted like 2 1/2 days. The second one only lasted like five hours or something right? <br /><br />You do realize that you still have to go to work, as military, even when the government shutsdown right? So you have no choice - you&#39;re shaving. Or you do have a choice but be prepared to deal with the consequences.

2018-02-15T15:56:58-05:00 2018-02-15T15:56:58-05:00 MSG John Duchesneau 3358940

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Good idea Private! Now try to convince your platoon sergeant.

2018-02-15T21:45:48-05:00 2018-02-15T21:45:48-05:00 SPC William Stephen Stokes 3433094

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One should present ones self in a sober and dignified state at all times. Shaving during shutdown is not optional.

2018-03-10T09:40:08-05:00 2018-03-10T09:40:08-05:00 CPO Paul Klein 3440035

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Maintain uniform standards. Political nonsense is no excuse for failure to keep yourself properly groomed.

2018-03-12T13:51:36-04:00 2018-03-12T13:51:36-04:00 CPL Steve Freeman 3440497

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What kind of a dumb fucking idiot asks such a stupidass question? If you signed that line, government shutdowns don&#39;t change that. Quit being a stupid fucking idiot and shave your damned face.

2018-03-12T16:24:55-04:00 2018-03-12T16:24:55-04:00 MSG John Duchesneau 3441863

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think its a great idea. On the other hand, I&#39;m not your First Sergeant - and his or her opinion is the one that matters.

2018-03-13T03:39:58-04:00 2018-03-13T03:39:58-04:00 SSG Dale London 3447490

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does lack of a paycheck invalidate your oath? If so, you&#39;re not a solider, you&#39;re a mercenary. Shave it off or shove off.

2018-03-14T19:39:07-04:00 2018-03-14T19:39:07-04:00 COL Private RallyPoint Member 3447751

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If I’m not getting paid I’m not shaving. If I’m not going to be around post, I’m not shaving. Do what your wallet can afford.

2018-03-14T20:53:21-04:00 2018-03-14T20:53:21-04:00 SFC Christopher Taggart 3448060

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Don&#39;t do it!

2018-03-14T22:50:53-04:00 2018-03-14T22:50:53-04:00 Maj John Bell 3448331

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My duty to conduct myself in a military manner is not dependent upon someone else&#39;s conduct.

2018-03-15T01:04:11-04:00 2018-03-15T01:04:11-04:00 Lt Col Jim Coe 3449739

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You’re doing something stupid.

2018-03-15T13:37:39-04:00 2018-03-15T13:37:39-04:00 LT Ed Skiba 3461760

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Unprofessional.

2018-03-19T15:11:04-04:00 2018-03-19T15:11:04-04:00 CPT Robert Kennedy 3485163

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When i am not working, on leave, or not being paid i should be able to relax and not shave for example.

2018-03-26T23:42:18-04:00 2018-03-26T23:42:18-04:00 SCPO Private RallyPoint Member 3491201

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is NOT an option. Unless one is in the field during an actual exercise, or deployed in active combat, shaving is required.

2018-03-28T21:41:51-04:00 2018-03-28T21:41:51-04:00 SGT Roger Bunton 3504085

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Always look your best unless you&#39;re in combat....then look like war.

2018-04-01T23:27:26-04:00 2018-04-01T23:27:26-04:00 MSG Zac Walton 3516114

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why is this even a discussion point? When in uniform, be in uniform, when not in uniform don&#39;t do dumb stuff even if you didn&#39;t shave that day.....

2018-04-05T20:37:09-04:00 2018-04-05T20:37:09-04:00 TSgt Susan Bernarducci 3517484

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as you are wearing the uniform and not on leave than shave away.

2018-04-06T10:38:56-04:00 2018-04-06T10:38:56-04:00 SSG Steven Lemon 3524100

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lather up! The military does not shut down

2018-04-08T11:11:50-04:00 2018-04-08T11:11:50-04:00 Sgt Jeffrey Warner 3525443

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m retired and frequently go a couple of days between shaves. If I were still working, I would shave everyday, as I did for 50 years!

2018-04-08T19:35:53-04:00 2018-04-08T19:35:53-04:00 PV2 Glen Lewis 3525633

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Shave; look like you&#39;re in the military. The government shutdown has nothing to do with your appearance.

2018-04-08T20:20:21-04:00 2018-04-08T20:20:21-04:00 SGT Chris Rodriguez 3543544

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Challenge yourself to be better than them. Shouldn&#39;t be that hard.

2018-04-14T15:50:01-04:00 2018-04-14T15:50:01-04:00 CMDCM Richard Moon 3546265

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is actually a serious question? If it is, shame on you for not reading your contract and the obligations and responsibilities you freely signed up for. Go ahead Private, give it a whirl, test the limits. Best wishes

2018-04-15T17:41:26-04:00 2018-04-15T17:41:26-04:00 1SG Michael Farrell 3568645

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is always coming up and my approach as a First Sergeant was pretty simple. So long as you can report for duty with little or no notice and be in compliance, who cares? But if you show up for PT first day back and need a shave, we&#39;ll be talking -- you, me, section chief, platoon sergeant and so on. Same for haircuts. And, God help you if I find you in authorized off duty uniform needing a shave or a haircut...being in the service is not about your petty freedoms. It&#39;s about representing the service, it&#39;s about being the best soldier you can be.

2018-04-23T02:42:06-04:00 2018-04-23T02:42:06-04:00 CPT Anton King 3569033

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I stopped shaving the day I began my terminal leave before my retirement in 1980. I have subsequently trimmed my beard growth on several occasions, but today I am often mistaken for Santa Claus.

2018-04-23T07:39:24-04:00 2018-04-23T07:39:24-04:00 SSG Jason French 3572196

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Here&#39;s the deal. Opinions do not matter when it comes to lawful orders. Grooming standards fall within that scope. The thing about government shut downs is this; when the government opens back up, you get paid again.. with back pay, at least that&#39;s how it went when I was still active duty. So remain professional, you will get your paycheck eventually. We used to threaten to not show up, but we did anyway because we knew we would eventually get our money. Don&#39;t get yourself an additional pay cut. If you dont wanna shave while active... get a shaving profile. If you cant get a shaving profile, get a razor and stop crying.

2018-04-24T08:59:59-04:00 2018-04-24T08:59:59-04:00 SSgt Bruce Probert 3587814

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not shaving is childish....

2018-04-29T23:24:38-04:00 2018-04-29T23:24:38-04:00 CSM Jim Corrin 3588399

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are still a member of the military regardless of the games the politicians are playing. Lather up, shave and show some pride in the uniform...

2018-04-30T08:11:17-04:00 2018-04-30T08:11:17-04:00 SPC Jordan Sutich 3597806

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you&#39;re on duty, youre on duty!

2018-05-03T16:42:30-04:00 2018-05-03T16:42:30-04:00 SSG Jeremy Sharp 3598283

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as you are on active duty or active status in the guard or reserve, you are representing that branch affiliation. Therefore, you have the responsibility to follow ALL regulations including AR 670-1 and any other standard for grooming while in uniform. This is not corporate America where you can do as you please if disgruntled. Have pride in yourself and your service every time you lace them up!

2018-05-03T20:31:28-04:00 2018-05-03T20:31:28-04:00 CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member 3598380

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hopefully this post was a joke

2018-05-03T21:06:21-04:00 2018-05-03T21:06:21-04:00 PV2 Luther Haynes 3599386

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>as long as you are still listed as a federal employee, preform the 4 S&#39;s

2018-05-04T08:24:24-04:00 2018-05-04T08:24:24-04:00 CW3 Kevin Storm 3600322

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your kidding right?

2018-05-04T13:25:43-04:00 2018-05-04T13:25:43-04:00 SSG Dale London 3600802

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are a soldier whether you get paid or not. You have a greater calling than a paycheck - you are a defender of the free world. Don&#39;t forget that. <br />Shave, press your uniform, get a haircut, shine your shoes, and show up on time. It matters.

2018-05-04T17:12:44-04:00 2018-05-04T17:12:44-04:00 SrA David Clay 3605673

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I used to not shave on weekend if off duty.<br />So if off duty i see no problem

2018-05-06T19:13:06-04:00 2018-05-06T19:13:06-04:00 SrA David Clay 3605676

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If in uniform and on duty... shave

2018-05-06T19:14:13-04:00 2018-05-06T19:14:13-04:00 SMSgt Sheila Berg 3613670

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Military should not be a &quot;tool&quot; for partisan bickering. It does not help morale or readiness. The present world politics are dangerous. The US must be ready at a moments notice as well as try to maintain the present ops tempo.

2018-05-09T15:40:37-04:00 2018-05-09T15:40:37-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 3615366

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As I always told my Soldiers, &quot;Do what you think your career can handle&quot;

2018-05-10T08:55:52-04:00 2018-05-10T08:55:52-04:00 CWO2 Shelby DuBois 3618414

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Depends. Are you a professional or are you a poser? If professional it&#39;s a no brainer...if you&#39;re a poser, YOU are a no brainer.

2018-05-11T08:54:02-04:00 2018-05-11T08:54:02-04:00 SSG Michael Davis 3637005

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>That would be a great question to ask your senior NCO and see what s/he says.

2018-05-17T17:27:20-04:00 2018-05-17T17:27:20-04:00 SP5 Sam Summey 3637531

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Negative! You are a US Soldier, not a spoiled ANTIFA Member. Time to put your &quot;Big Boy pants on!&quot;

2018-05-17T21:38:57-04:00 2018-05-17T21:38:57-04:00 MSgt Private RallyPoint Member 3638880

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Shave. Have pride in yourself even if Capitol Hill doesn&#39;t.

2018-05-18T10:53:35-04:00 2018-05-18T10:53:35-04:00 PO1 Dennis Herdina 3648287

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The one has nothing to do with the other. The military still functions all rules and regs apply regardless of service or unit.

2018-05-21T13:42:39-04:00 2018-05-21T13:42:39-04:00 SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member 3675990

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I know this is old, but were you talking about not shaving while in uniform/on duty? <br /><br />I&#39;m in the National Guard, and I don&#39;t generally shave between drills, unless I have some business meetings/govt. meetings/military funerals to attend. <br /><br />If you are on duty, govt. shutdown or not, shave your face.

2018-06-01T09:13:33-04:00 2018-06-01T09:13:33-04:00 LTC Chuck Krueger 3680349

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PVT........................you are wrong to even ask............think about it. And...................I was a draftee...and junior NCO prior to commissioning.............and long before retirement

2018-06-03T00:08:25-04:00 2018-06-03T00:08:25-04:00 PO1 Steven Siepp 3687706

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One thing I appreciated after the fact was all those bootcamp dry razor shaves the CC gave us prior to inspections allows me to this day to dry shave a 3 day beard without feelin chaft. Present pic exempted.

2018-06-05T18:17:56-04:00 2018-06-05T18:17:56-04:00 SGT William Cooper 3720519

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go ahead and see how that works out for you!! GROW UP, you signed the dotted line, reg says shave, then you shave. Quit with “ they hurt my feelings so now I am not going to shave” bullshyte

2018-06-17T20:59:44-04:00 2018-06-17T20:59:44-04:00 PO1 Thomas Peters 3735319

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Take pride in the fact that unlike the idiot politicians that feel it&#39;s okay to put themselves first you put the USA first and do your job. Represent ME and my fellow retired or honorably discharged brothers and sisters by presenting a respectful and squared away appearance. Quit shaving and let your hair grow out when you are separated and you have time to spend at deer camp.

2018-06-23T08:28:25-04:00 2018-06-23T08:28:25-04:00 SPC Christopher Perrien 3735840

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>WTH? What does one have to do with the other? Besides the armed forces never &quot;shut down&quot; as far as active duty elements when those theatrics happen. . All governments shutdowns note this, &quot;Does not apply to active military&quot;, or wording to that effect.

2018-06-23T11:54:56-04:00 2018-06-23T11:54:56-04:00 MSG George Hernlen 3740750

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lather up boys.

2018-06-25T10:07:56-04:00 2018-06-25T10:07:56-04:00 SSG Mark Metzler 3746792

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can stop shaving once your Retired, in the meanwhile, lather up. Your still a soldier 24/7/365.

2018-06-27T09:33:52-04:00 2018-06-27T09:33:52-04:00 LT Ed Skiba 3756438

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My oath would prevent me from violating regs. I can&#39;t control what the government does when they fail to uphold their side of the bargain. Personal integrity is important. If a shipmate wronged me and was in danger, I&#39;d save him anyway if it was in my power to do so.

2018-06-30T15:15:30-04:00 2018-06-30T15:15:30-04:00 LT Ed Skiba 3756460

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Maybe you should refuse to eat as well. That&#39;ll show &#39;em!

2018-06-30T15:27:43-04:00 2018-06-30T15:27:43-04:00 MSG Charles Womble 3758461

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think that is the stupidest thing I have ever heard!

2018-07-01T12:21:27-04:00 2018-07-01T12:21:27-04:00 SFC James L. Woodling 3777323

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as your Waring that uniform you look the part .Or get out.

2018-07-08T20:58:10-04:00 2018-07-08T20:58:10-04:00 SGT Tim Evans 3839553

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Toss your razor upon retirement. I did !

2018-07-30T19:19:44-04:00 2018-07-30T19:19:44-04:00 CPL Any Jim 3842669

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lather up ! Might be long shutdown &#39; so might need to look for a job .... You will get you money when gov opens again ? But how long can you go with out a pay check ... Lmaoooo

2018-07-31T20:59:20-04:00 2018-07-31T20:59:20-04:00 LCDR Scott Stroman 3843844

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I echo the comments of another member....you can quit when you retire. That&#39;s what I did and I now sport a neatly trimmed, salt and pepper beard. (Well, OK, more salt than pepper.....)

2018-08-01T09:28:04-04:00 2018-08-01T09:28:04-04:00 CPO Lou Oliver 3855170

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do stupid questions deserve answers? No!!!!

2018-08-05T16:24:49-04:00 2018-08-05T16:24:49-04:00 SPC Alejandro Martinez 3855928

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Unless you&#39;re special, shave. It looks better, anyway.

2018-08-05T23:04:51-04:00 2018-08-05T23:04:51-04:00 SSG Carl Gamel 3856855

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Soldier up, it&#39;s not a job, it&#39;s a commitment.

2018-08-06T10:39:38-04:00 2018-08-06T10:39:38-04:00 SSgt Bruce Probert 3873053

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Having a leadership deficit in congress is no excuse to have a lapse of discipline and focus for us. And if that little hiccup is enough the affect your commitment you probably should think seriously of another profession. Been there and done that......

2018-08-12T05:11:38-04:00 2018-08-12T05:11:38-04:00 SPC Jacob Hostetler 3873490

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If I was still Active duty, I would not care if the government was shut down. In active duty the only reasons to not shave are: medical, leave, retirement, and undercover forces in remote areas. beyond those reasons, there is no reason not to shave. For this simple reason, the government is shut down; you are not. The Commander and chief can still send your branch, any where in the world. I know your thinking he can&#39;t declare war, and be right!, but the Commander and Chief can declare a Police action, and deploy troops any where, without the government approval.

2018-08-12T09:36:59-04:00 2018-08-12T09:36:59-04:00 CW3 Private RallyPoint Member 3899810

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Any form of rebellion, lack of commitment to your oath or sign of rebellion shows disrespect to the men and women who wore the uniform and especially to those gave their all is in &quot;This Old Soldier&#39;s&quot; opinion just one step short of treason. <br /><br />Think of the thousands of GIs who were and maybe still are POWs/MIAs and you want to rebel over a government shut down. I&#39;m confident that you, PVT, are over ranked in your current grade. I would not willingly serve with you in peace time and would do everything in my power not to serve with you in war time. <br /><br />I could put this in stronger words, but that would cause me to resort to using very profane language.<br />If you dig deep deep enough in this reply, you may get my feelings on the subject.<br />

2018-08-21T21:44:13-04:00 2018-08-21T21:44:13-04:00 SFC Kenneth Kreps 3903181

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Young man, focus your energy on important things, such as the reasons for the shut down, more importantly; &quot;How do we fix it?&quot; Trivial horse manure, such as shaving should be put in your back pocket for after you retire. Focus on maintaining military discipline and leadership. If you are interested in succeeding in the military, then focus your energy on &quot;doing the right thing&quot; and passing that on to your peers.

2018-08-23T06:45:47-04:00 2018-08-23T06:45:47-04:00 SGT Rob Ducharme 3911475

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are still a soldier, act like it. You are better than these politicians. Don&#39;t lower your standards to theirs.

2018-08-26T09:28:13-04:00 2018-08-26T09:28:13-04:00 SP5 Dennis Dorsey 3912065

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are you serious? If you don&#39;t like shaving, stay out of the military. Looks are everything. It shows dedication, and loyalty to one&#39;s service. Be proud or stay out.

2018-08-26T13:33:41-04:00 2018-08-26T13:33:41-04:00 PO3 Charles Boswell 3916113

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Get out and grow all you want. I did. While your in there is a standard you live by! All those rquirement are for a reason! Respect and Discipline!

2018-08-27T20:19:42-04:00 2018-08-27T20:19:42-04:00 SFC Francisco Rosario 3918188

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My opinion is you are a representative of the US Army at all times. What politictians do is not your concern. You must always uphold the standards of excellence.

2018-08-28T15:44:01-04:00 2018-08-28T15:44:01-04:00 CPT Wes Marsh 3920621

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Probably the same as you might feel if your pay gets stopped and the DFAC closes, the HVAC, water and power gets cut off in the barracks during the shutdown.

2018-08-29T13:18:31-04:00 2018-08-29T13:18:31-04:00 SGT Russell Colburn 3924546

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not even a question that should see the light of day. A soldier is a soldier and there is no room for such a petty idea or question.

2018-08-30T22:22:24-04:00 2018-08-30T22:22:24-04:00 SPC Phillip Anderson 3938417

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Don&#39;t even go there. <br />Are you going to stop wearing your uniform too? Listening to your sergeants? Obeying your lawful orders given by officers? <br />I didn&#39;t think so.

2018-09-05T07:46:37-04:00 2018-09-05T07:46:37-04:00 MSgt Michael Smith 3938444

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Government shutdowns do not apply to you. That is why you wear a uniform. You are a soldier 24/7. That&#39;s the oath you took. Unless you get a furlough slip (which you won&#39;t cause you&#39;re a soldier) then you are still on duty and at work.

2018-09-05T07:55:57-04:00 2018-09-05T07:55:57-04:00 PO1 Robert George 3940232

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>not on my watch! went thru the stupid shit in the late 70&#39;s/early 80&#39;s. still had to muster up and do job and look professional. thanks to reagan it improved but didn&#39;t go away. now the stupid shit is back in force.

2018-09-05T20:54:20-04:00 2018-09-05T20:54:20-04:00 SSG Larry R. Jones 3957831

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Really, your in the military, you don&#39;t have a choice. Suck it up butter cup.

2018-09-12T10:42:42-04:00 2018-09-12T10:42:42-04:00 LCpl Keith Bednar 3959427

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So, by now your probably an E-2, which means you shut up and listen.

2018-09-12T20:42:04-04:00 2018-09-12T20:42:04-04:00 PO2 Jeffrey Epstein 3960112

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just because politicians can&#39;t do thier job doesn&#39;t mean we stop doing ours. We are the 1% that signed the check. Sometimes we have to renind the other 99% what commitment and fortitude look like

2018-09-13T07:23:17-04:00 2018-09-13T07:23:17-04:00 SSG Mark Franzen 3962465

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>YOU ARE IN THE MILTARY YOU ARE ACT AS IF YOU WERE ON DUTY YOU ARE TO BE CLEANED SHAVED AND BE IN ACCORANCE WITH DAPAM 670-1 OR AR670-1 EVEN IF YOUR ON VACATION READ THE REGULATIONS ON WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT DURNING DUTY AND OFF DUTY?

2018-09-13T21:04:06-04:00 2018-09-13T21:04:06-04:00 SFC Jon Vandeyacht 3999713

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are You F Kidding Me??? WHY WHY WHY would you ask this question. YOU signed up ON CONTRACT for a specific period of time, this INCLUDED following the UCMJ &amp; Orders above you regardless of state of Government operations. You still get fed, you still have a bed, you still have a job to do. YOU WILL get paid and receive your benefits. YOU MUST MUST MUST follow your contract, or get the F OUT!!!

2018-09-27T10:01:16-04:00 2018-09-27T10:01:16-04:00 CPO Nate S. 4008887

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don&#39;t say that a question is dumb. But, this on is. As long as you are on active duty you are still employed by &quot;the people they are employed to protect&quot;. When you are retired do what you want. Until then as other have said &quot;lather up and shave you ugly mug.&quot;

2018-09-30T20:45:30-04:00 2018-09-30T20:45:30-04:00 CW2 Jalistair B 4020058

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Did you really ask this question? Why did you join the military? Did you join for the pay? The benefits? Free college? All of these reasons are the wrong reason. If the government ever shuts down you keep working. That means you shave, don&#39;t slouch around with your hands in your pockets, and don&#39;t do anything that would disrespect your uniform. If you can&#39;t handle this you should get out of the military ASAP!

2018-10-04T23:57:45-04:00 2018-10-04T23:57:45-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 4021580

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Shave..don&#39;t be that guy.

2018-10-05T14:41:07-04:00 2018-10-05T14:41:07-04:00 PO1 Owen Windes 4024721

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There is no opinion or discussion. You signed the contract and you will abide by the laws and regulations that you agreed to. If you chose to do otherwise, then the UCMJ applies. There is no grey area...

2018-10-07T00:15:39-04:00 2018-10-07T00:15:39-04:00 SFC Robert Salmon 4028801

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>And what does one have to do with the other?<br />{{crickets chirping}}<br />Yeah. That&#39;s what I thought.

2018-10-08T15:02:58-04:00 2018-10-08T15:02:58-04:00 PFC Bill Adams 4042576

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are you planning a coup? If not keep shaving

2018-10-13T13:24:01-04:00 2018-10-13T13:24:01-04:00 PFC Bill Adams 4042579

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are you planning a coup? If not keep shaving

2018-10-13T13:24:37-04:00 2018-10-13T13:24:37-04:00 Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member 4042739

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I didn&#39;t have a choice. The government was shut down, but the Air Force was still at work. Been through a couple of these.

2018-10-13T14:55:06-04:00 2018-10-13T14:55:06-04:00 MSgt Kenneth Driver 4045011

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m now 73 and I first started shaving as a Senior Boy Scout, Air Cadet and a St. John&#39;s Ambulance Cadet aged 17 and I have shaved every day since then apart when out in the field in Malaya.<br />So my answer is SHAVE!

2018-10-14T14:21:39-04:00 2018-10-14T14:21:39-04:00 SSG Ray Elliott 4047073

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you&#39;re in the military you&#39;re required to follow military regulations, including uniform regulations. If you are putting on the Uniform that day you need to be clean shaven, that&#39;s the regs. You aren&#39;t a civilian and don&#39;t have the right to protest lawful orders, or ignore regulations. If you&#39;re not on duty and don&#39;t have to put on the uniform that&#39;s the only time you&#39;re free not to shave your face.

2018-10-15T08:18:45-04:00 2018-10-15T08:18:45-04:00 PV2 Stephen Walker 4051878

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are a uniformed soldier in the U. S. Armed Forces, you shave every freaking morning. You can stop shaving when you transition to civilian life. That&#39;s my take.

2018-10-16T22:24:57-04:00 2018-10-16T22:24:57-04:00 MSgt Private RallyPoint Member 4054346

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is this a serious question?

2018-10-17T20:49:59-04:00 2018-10-17T20:49:59-04:00 SSgt Daniel d'Errico 4072276

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>During the government shut downs, you&#39;re still active duty. You must shave. Just because Congress or POTUS shuts the government down, it doesn&#39;t mean you&#39;re relieved of duty for the length of the shut down. Be the better man/woman. Shave your face/legs.

2018-10-24T22:10:16-04:00 2018-10-24T22:10:16-04:00 SPC Douglas Thompson 4077196

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are on duty, you must be in uniform, no excuses. Doesn&#39;t matter what the paycheck situation is. If you were deployed and got attacked during a government shutdown, would you refuse to fight back?

2018-10-26T18:25:59-04:00 2018-10-26T18:25:59-04:00 SPC Jim McCormick 4082462

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as your showing up for work. Show up the best you can. If you aren&#39;t showing up, then don&#39;t shave.

2018-10-28T22:28:23-04:00 2018-10-28T22:28:23-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 4082761

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So, what do we have here? A &quot;soldier organizer&quot;? In the Army, &quot;Rules for Radicals&quot; will only get you ripped. <br />I truly regret the loss of the &quot;School of the Soldier&quot;.

2018-10-29T06:06:06-04:00 2018-10-29T06:06:06-04:00 SFC Robert Townsend 4086290

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If your not retired or out you shave!

2018-10-30T11:13:05-04:00 2018-10-30T11:13:05-04:00 SPC Travis Grizzard 4090778

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are you still on duty? <br />Will you get paid for the time when the government starts up again? <br />Since the answer is yes to both, shave.

2018-11-01T05:02:10-04:00 2018-11-01T05:02:10-04:00 CPL James S. 4095919

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It doesn&#39;t matter what everyone else says, believes or does: Once that contract is signed, the person who signed is a professional military person, and as such, is paid to be disciplined and ready to do the job. It means being able to present one&#39;s self as a professional at all times unless on leave or told otherwise by the chain of command.

2018-11-02T22:54:09-04:00 2018-11-02T22:54:09-04:00 SGM Charles Twardzicki 4117312

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How can the President send 15,000 troops to the border and then shut down the government? Lather up!

2018-11-11T04:40:07-05:00 2018-11-11T04:40:07-05:00 SFC Ernest Thurston 4133442

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It&#39;s stupid and childish. Every shutdown of the government has resulted in two things the civilians got a paid vacation and the military always got paid. If you&#39;re a true soldier you probably did join for the money anyway. Shave your face and suck it up!

2018-11-16T22:42:21-05:00 2018-11-16T22:42:21-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 4141726

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Short answer; when you&#39;re in uniform, you&#39;re in uniform. On a side note; and it&#39;s a very unpopular opinion (not just because it&#39;s from the mouth of a junior enlisted) but I don&#39;t really see the purpose of shaving anymore. The military offers shaving profiles, so the excuse that facial hair prevents a mask from sealing goes out the window because then those soldiers would be at risk, not to mention that very bearded men have demonstrated the ability to quickly and efficiently seal a pro mask through their beards. The military has grooming standards which I understand and support because soldiers should look put together and professional, but groomed and kept facial hair can look just as good, clean, and professional as a shaven face. The argument that beards are unprofessional are just as outdated as the argument that tattoos are unprofessional. It&#39;s just not valid, tattoos and beards when done right don&#39;t detract from the cleanliness and professional look every soldier should have.

2018-11-19T23:55:24-05:00 2018-11-19T23:55:24-05:00 SPC Dan Kissling 4257880

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Of course it&#39;s a stupid PVT that asks this question.

2019-01-04T04:31:50-05:00 2019-01-04T04:31:50-05:00 MSgt Robert Brady 4261235

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are a soldier full time. Government shutdown or not. We do not pick and choose the rules based on what we want. FYI, I saw a Security Policeman (Air Force) on the gate at my local base. He was growing a beard. I asked him was this a new change and he said yes, beards are now permitted in the Air Force. To that I said WHAT? I can not believe the AF is stooping to this level now.

2019-01-05T10:00:59-05:00 2019-01-05T10:00:59-05:00 PO2 Private RallyPoint Member 4268858

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don&#39;t like the idea of potentially not being paid on time but unfortunately there are no &quot;opinions&quot; here, only REGULATIONS. As a member of any of the Uniformed services of the United States, all are subject to the UCMJ. As such, all will adhere to the regs and one of them is shaving and showing up to work, even during a shutdown.

2019-01-08T10:01:01-05:00 2019-01-08T10:01:01-05:00 SSG Shawn Mcfadden 4284441

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as you&#39;re on Active DUTY, SHAVE!!!The shutdown DOES NOT affect DOD.

2019-01-13T19:19:02-05:00 2019-01-13T19:19:02-05:00 MSG Moises Maldonado 4296086

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not Shaving? Well; What can anyone expect from a &quot;Buck&quot; PVT. ? Obviously The AR 670-1 hasn&#39;t Sank in Yet. .. With that Kind of Attitude You Don&#39;t Belong At All.. Remember you are Still a &quot;SOLDIER&quot; 24/7.. I Retired long Ago, But Still went through Several Shut Downs, Never In my Life I thought about Feeling &quot;Out&quot; in the Mean time,,, I was a SOLDIER,, With Pay or Not. Knowing that It was a Temporary Issue. It Never Affected Me, Professionally or Financially.. I learn from the Get Go to Save for that Rainy ( Emergency) Day.. So Can anyone. Suck it Up &quot; Beetle Bailey&quot;.. You are in the Army now.. Sgt SNORKEL is Watching You !. Hey,, No SAD SACKS Allowed in Anymore...

2019-01-18T01:12:03-05:00 2019-01-18T01:12:03-05:00 SGT Donald Croswhite 4296122

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I went through two government shutdowns. You know what changed? Not a g*damn thing. You know what complaining does? Puts a spotlight on you. Put your nicely-shaven-head down and Charlie Mike.

2019-01-18T01:50:40-05:00 2019-01-18T01:50:40-05:00 LT Ed Skiba 4362547

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Didn&#39;t see anything in my oath that excluded obedience to orders during a government shutdown. Just because politicians break their promises doesn&#39;t mean I break mine. I refuse to stoop to their level!

2019-02-12T18:37:20-05:00 2019-02-12T18:37:20-05:00 CW3 Private RallyPoint Member 4362760

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>“Is there no pride in just being a member of the United States Military?&quot; I was just as proud of my military appearance in 1955 as an Private E1 as I was as an Army Chief Warrant Officer (W3) in 1977. I always noted the solider’s appearnce in and out of uniform on their EER.<br />At least that’s the way this old solider sees it.

2019-02-12T19:49:03-05:00 2019-02-12T19:49:03-05:00 SFC Ernest Thurston 4363089

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Back in the 70&#39;s we had 6 shutdowns in one year. I missed two paychecks in a row. Life still went on.

2019-02-12T21:31:38-05:00 2019-02-12T21:31:38-05:00 PO1 John Johnson 4363760

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go for it!

2019-02-13T04:29:34-05:00 2019-02-13T04:29:34-05:00 PO1 John Johnson 4363762

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Didn&#39;t even ask the question. I knew what the answer would be.

2019-02-13T04:36:29-05:00 2019-02-13T04:36:29-05:00 MSgt Private RallyPoint Member 4590473

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>That will accomplish absolutely nothing except getting the unshaven into trouble.

2019-04-29T16:12:52-04:00 2019-04-29T16:12:52-04:00 Cpl Clifford Hager 4618980

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are part of the United States Military. There are regulations and traditions in place that are intended to present a professional attitude and decorum, to non military personnel and to preserve the discipline and professionalism of whatever branch you are serving in. If you are proud of your service, why would you dishonor that tradition?<br /><br />Any government shutdown is not the fault of anyone in the military from the newly minted private to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Lowering your professionalism for the infantile reactions of politicians bickering about partisanship is well beneath you as a Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine. <br /><br />My opinion? Makes you look like a pouting child...

2019-05-09T10:35:15-04:00 2019-05-09T10:35:15-04:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 5639773

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would much rather have a beard, than shave my face everyday. BUT since we wear the uniform we must follow the orders and regulations of the put forth. So at the end of the day our opinion regarding not shaving during a government shut down doesn’t matter because we serve 24/7.

2020-03-07T23:05:58-05:00 2020-03-07T23:05:58-05:00 2018-01-31T22:17:10-05:00