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Aug 27, 2026 15 min

'No beards' policy remains priority for Pentagon

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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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