EP. 509: Razor's Edge: New Shaving Policy Could Cost the Navy Sailors

from The Proceedings Podcast · host U.S. Naval Institute

Host Bill Hamblet interviews John Cordle about the Navy's new shaving policy and its potential impact on sailors affected by pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). They discuss the medical condition, readiness, retention, leadership, and whether changes to grooming standards could unintentionally affect recruiting, careers, and the fleet's overall effectiveness.

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