Army Policy Severely Limiting Shaving Waivers Goes into Effect
The Army is eliminating permanent shaving waivers and will boot soldiers who can’t meet grooming requirements, even those with medical conditions that make shaving painful or harmful, a controversial shift that disproportionately affects Black service members. Under the new rules, soldiers will no longer be able to rely on indefinite exemptions, the service announced Tuesday. […]
Shaving Waivers Revoked by Massachusetts Guard in Change Disproportionately Impacting Black Troops
The Massachusetts Army National Guard has abruptly rescinded long-standing medical waivers that allowed certain soldiers to maintain facial hair — a policy primarily affecting Black service members.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 […]