The Pentagon has announced new grooming standards for all service members, requiring them to be clean-shaven and neat. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell released a statement saying the change came after a “rapid force-wide review of military standards” directed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
"The grooming standard set by the U.S. military is to be clean-shaven and neat in presentation for a proper military appearance," said Defense Secretary Hegseth, according to Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. While these new rules are in place, some exceptions may be granted. “Commanders must apply consistent criteria and appropriately consider the Department’s interests in safety and uniformity when authorizing individual exceptions,” Parnell stated.
Service members seeking a shaving waiver must first get a written recommendation from a military medical officer. Their commander will then have final approval authority. Those who receive a waiver will also be required to participate in a medical treatment plan.
The new grooming policy comes after President Trump signed an executive order to change the name of the Department of Defense to the "Department of War." The president framed the change as a symbol of American strength, stating that previous lengthy conflicts were a result of political correctness. The change is temporary and requires an act of Congress to become permanent. As part of the executive order, Hegseth’s title has also been temporarily changed to Secretary of War.
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