Not really. If you had a no shave chit, You were required to keep your beard groomed, short, and hygienic. That dude’s beard would have brought down the fury of a thousand knife hands if he was in a marine corps installation. That should be common practice in any branch.
Like this fukin MATTERS?!! I suppose checking 35-10 in a bloody battle matters, huh? These guys got a helluva LOT more to worry about than facial hair. Carry on soldier.
Fully aware. Just pointing out that it’s normal nowadays whether they’re abusing the system or not. I’ve seen the pus on the pillow cases. Ingrown facial hairs due to shaving ARE an issue.
Not really. If you had a no shave chit, You were required to keep your beard groomed, short, and hygienic. That dude’s beard would have brought down the fury of a thousand knife hands if he was in a marine corps installation. That should be common practice in any branch.
Like this fukin MATTERS?!! I suppose checking 35-10 in a bloody battle matters, huh? These guys got a helluva LOT more to worry about than facial hair. Carry on soldier.
It matters in combat, 100%. Can’t seal your gas mask with a beard.
Fully aware. Just pointing out that it’s normal nowadays whether they’re abusing the system or not. I’ve seen the pus on the pillow cases. Ingrown facial hairs due to shaving ARE an issue.
Ah, gotcha. Yeah, trust me I had my fair share of those.