Why the Pentagon’s Surprise Shaving Mandate Is Turning Heads Across the Military

Why the Pentagon’s Surprise Shaving Mandate Is Turning Heads Across the Military

Is it possible for a single razor to strike fear in the hearts of grown men more than any battlefield assignment? Well, grab your shaving cream, because the Pentagon just declared a war on stubble, mandating male service members must now be “clean shaven and neat in presentation for a proper military appearance.” I can’t decide if we’re one step away from mandatory aftershave inspections or if barbers everywhere are plotting to unionize. Will this new grooming order unite the troops or spark a black market for fake beards? Personally, I’m just picturing thousands of soldiers weeping over their bathroom sinks, saying a tearful goodbye to those cherished, scraggly chin hairs. Want to see just how deep this hair-raising directive goes? LEARN MORE

The Pentagon implemented stricter grooming standards, requiring male service members to be “clean shaven and neat in presentation for a proper military appearance.” What do you think?

“Good luck getting military personnel to follow orders.”

Damien Linskey, Elbow Specialist


“Just let them wear beard nets while on duty.”

Cory Lafont, Citation Writer


“The sinks at Fort Bragg are going to be disgusting tomorrow.”

Rosie Trahan, Stagecoach Historian

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