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Shaving Waivers Revoked by Massachusetts Guard in Change Disproportionately Impacting Black Troops

A soldier uses a single-blade razor to shave his face

The Massachusetts Army National Guard has abruptly rescinded long-standing medical waivers that allowed certain soldiers to maintain facial hair — a policy primarily affecting Black service members. According to an email to the state’s troops, parts of which were posted to social media and confirmed as authentic to Military.com by Guard officials, the Massachusetts Guard […]