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Marine Corps partially relaxes its strict hair rules for women

Here's what's allowed.

By Irene Loewenson

2 years ago

New in 2022: Will female Marines be allowed to wear ponytails?

The Corps is the only service branch that does not allow ponytails in daily uniforms.

By Philip Athey

3 years ago

Here’s where ponytails stand for women in the Marine Corps

It's been a hotly debated topic within the Corps, the commandant said.

By Philip Athey

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

Naval Academy accepts longer hairstyles for women

The U.S. Naval Academy is allowing female midshipmen to wear ponytails and other longer hairstyles.

7 years ago

US Naval Academy: New hair rules don’t apply to midshipmen

A Navy rule change that lets servicewomen wear ponytails and other longer hairstyles won’t apply to the U.S. Naval Academy.

7 years ago

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