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The best and worst Parris Island Marine boot camp haircuts of all time
The Marine recruit training haircut is a rite of passage.
By Sarah Sicard
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Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research
The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch.
Air Force hair standards and the invisible labor changing institutions
Let's recognize the work undertaken by the Air Force Women's Initiative Team that led to the recent policy change for hair standards for women, says the author of this commentary.
By Maj. Kelly Atkinson
Kim Jong Un is the patron saint of hilarious photos
Kim Jong Swoon put on a show once again this week.
By Jon Simkins
The high-and-tights will continue until morale improves, coronavirus or no
“In today’s challenging environment, the barbershops are providing Marines and sailors with essential services.”
By Jon Simkins
Better have a fresh haircut Marines, the barbershops across the Corps are still running
There’s not a lot of entertainment left across Marine bases as a result of the virus, but be sure to grab that barbershop ticket and wait in line for your haircut cause fears of COVID-19 excuses are unlikely to appease your unit first sergeant.
By Shawn Snow
Navy is relaxing grooming standards to limit exposure to COVID-19
Commanding officers “may allow for additional hair length and bulk on the sides, top and back of the head. At no time will relaxed grooming interfere with the proper wearing of Navy head gear proper use of protective personal equipment (helmets, masks, hoods, etc.).”
By Shawn Snow
Coronavirus is here to ruin all hope for beards in the military
A limited number of styles are permissible as long as the hair does not break the seal of the mask.
By Jon Simkins
New in 2020: Silver earrings, male Marines carrying umbrellas
Female Marines have long been allowed to carry an umbrella — in their left hand so that they are still capable of saluting properly.
By Philip Athey
Umbrellas for male Marines, silver earrings for female Marines: Corps makes uniform changes
Female Marines have long been allowed to carry an umbrella — in their left hand so that they are still capable of saluting properly.
By Philip Athey