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Members of a platoon of female U.S. Marine Corps recruits gear up before training in hand-to-hand combat at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Parris Island, S.C.

Hegseth orders review of physical standards for military combat roles

Women already must pass gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat posts, but Hegseth contends the standards for women are lower.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

A soldier assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade uses a single-blade razor to shave his face during a shaving clinic May 22, 2017, at the brigade's organizational classroom. The purpose of this clinic is to teach basic shaving skills in hopes of reducing the number of soldiers on shaving profiles. (Sgt. Caitlyn Smoyer/Army)

Marine Corps tightens rules on shaving waivers for medical conditions

Marines who receive beard waivers for over a year may be subject to administrative separation, according to new guidance released this week.

8 weeks ago

Hegseth orders review of military grooming and fitness standards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered senior Pentagon leadership to review how and why grooming standards, including beards, have changed since 2015.

8 weeks ago

Air Force tightens rules on shaving waivers, uniform patches

Under new Air Force standards, fewer airmen will be able to secure shaving waivers that allow them to grow beards.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

Navajo Marine says religious waiver will help recruit more personnel

Cpl. Bradford Flores was granted a religious waiver to grow his hair out in honor of his Navajo heritage.

10 months ago

In birthday message to Marines, top general emphasizes ‘high standards’

The new commandant urged Marines to keep their high standards sacred and their “honor clean.”

By Irene Loewenson

19 months ago