Posted on Aug 23, 2022
Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research
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Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research
By Rachel S. Cohen
Aug 23, 12:54 PM
Airman 1st Class Sunjit Rathour was the first Sikh airman to receive a religious accommodation, and may grow his beard and wear his turban while in uniform. A policy-focused team within the Air Force is considering the merits of a pilot program to study beard wear. (Alexander Goad/Air Force)
Airman 1st Class Sunjit Rathour was the first Sikh airman to receive a religious accommodation to grow a beard and wear his turban while in uniform. A policy-focused team within the Air Force is considering the merits of a pilot program to study beard wear. (Alexander Goad/Air Force)
Many airmen’s dearest wish may soon come true if the Air Force greenlights a pilot program allowing some men to grow beards.
The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch, Military.com first reported Monday. That matches the length allowed for people who are medically or religiously exempt from the requirement to be clean-shaven.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Lt Col Charlie Brown SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT (Join to see) SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth ] Sgt (Join to see) SFC (Join to see) SPC Michael Terrell SMSgt Anil Heendeniya CPL Douglas Chrysler A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney GySgt Jack Wallace SGT Mark Anderson CPL LaForest Gray SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM PV2 Larry Sellnow PO2 Marco Monsalve SrA John Monette
Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research
By Rachel S. Cohen
Aug 23, 12:54 PM
Airman 1st Class Sunjit Rathour was the first Sikh airman to receive a religious accommodation, and may grow his beard and wear his turban while in uniform. A policy-focused team within the Air Force is considering the merits of a pilot program to study beard wear. (Alexander Goad/Air Force)
Airman 1st Class Sunjit Rathour was the first Sikh airman to receive a religious accommodation to grow a beard and wear his turban while in uniform. A policy-focused team within the Air Force is considering the merits of a pilot program to study beard wear. (Alexander Goad/Air Force)
Many airmen’s dearest wish may soon come true if the Air Force greenlights a pilot program allowing some men to grow beards.
The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch, Military.com first reported Monday. That matches the length allowed for people who are medically or religiously exempt from the requirement to be clean-shaven.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Lt Col Charlie Brown SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT (Join to see) SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth ] Sgt (Join to see) SFC (Join to see) SPC Michael Terrell SMSgt Anil Heendeniya CPL Douglas Chrysler A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney GySgt Jack Wallace SGT Mark Anderson CPL LaForest Gray SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM PV2 Larry Sellnow PO2 Marco Monsalve SrA John Monette
Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research
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Well, it is called uniform for a reason. I understand the medical waivers for the skin issues..got it...but just because you want to wear a beard! Not only is it not uniform, is can be hazardous for Chem Masks, O2 Masks et al that have to have a tight seal for protection. Oh well, I guess I am one of those old dinosaurs that likes things to be uniform and mean it.
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MSgt Dale Johnson
You have a valid point for those whose life may depend on use of facial safety equipment.
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