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Marines, Navy mandate yearly gas mask training to ‘reinforce grooming compliance’

The Marine Corps and Navy are mandating annual gas mask fit training, with the move intended in part to “reinforce grooming compliance,” the services said.

By Daniel Terrill

6 weeks ago

Sailors with ‘unmanageable permanent’ razor bumps to face separation, Navy says

Service members with a diagnosed skin condition or with skin irritation from shaving are eligible to receive medical treatment during a 12-month span.

3 months ago

Service members must prove sincere religious beliefs for facial hair waivers

Religious waivers that have already been approved will be reevaluated within 90 days, the memo states.

By Cristina Stassis

7 months ago

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea set to retire

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea will retire from the Navy on Sept. 12, 2025, after nearly four decades of service.

15 months ago

Air Force expands waivers for recruits with asthma, food allergies

The waivers are part of an effort to boost recruitment numbers after the service failed to meet its recruiting goals in 2023.

22 months ago

Air Force would study allowing beards under proposed defense bill

The Air Force currently bars airmen and guardians from growing beards, except for those who have a shaving waiver for medical or religious reasons.

By Stephen Losey

22 months ago