Military Beards Under Fire Again | Sacramento News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is cracking down again on military beards, citing operational readiness and gear compatibility as key reasons. After seeing sailors with facial hair during a recent Navy visit, he’s pushed for stricter grooming — even issuing a new memo that could discharge sailors with chronic shaving issues like razor bumps after a year of treatment. While religious waivers still exist — with limited beard allowances — medical exceptions are being severely curtailed, sparking debate over fairness and inclusivity in the armed forces. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e6b04fcd3e6a66c