EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 15 MIN
'No beards' policy remains priority for Pentagon
from KPBS Midday Edition
Recent policy changes at the Pentagon show that senior leadership is prioritizing grooming standards — especially when it comes to shaving.We hear about what the shaving policy entails, why it could disproportionately impact Black servicemembers and what it signals about present-day military culture.Guest:Andrew Dyer, military and veteran affairs reporter, KPBS
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