Posted on Nov 16, 2013
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Does your unit participate in either Mo-vember or Mustache March? Do you consider this a tradition, good lighthearted fun, or something else altogether different? Alright, let's see those amazing photos, any leftover photos/stories from Movember are still good-to-go at this point, or even a previous year's event like a "'stache dash" or mustached running event? How about those glue on 'staches, an epic draw-on 'stache, or even the classic 30 day 'stache (just before hitting rese, a.k.a. shaving)! I know there's some outstanding photos of the elusive "field 'stache" and the ever-present "deployment 'stache" out there... so, whatever category or type, we want to see them! There are many stories out there both past and present--some pretty entertaining--on the subject of 'Mo-vember' or 'Mustache March,' here's your opportunity to tell your tale and share those outstanding mustacheographs (pictures), and we all know that there are some outstanding examples out there; please, feel free to share your any photos, links, sound files, or anything else needed to help tell your story, and of course please don't hesitate to share your thoughts--good, bad, or indifferent--on the practice as well as any stories, experiences, historical or military cultural context, etc.; well, I'm certain that this will prove to be a genuinely fun and informative conversation, so pull up a keyboard and let's get this thing started; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!   

 

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Note: the original thread from this past November involved both "Movember" and "Mustache March," the title was updated in anticipation (and celebration) of Mustache March, and will return to a dual title at the end of March. Thanks for all that you do, now lets get out there and grow some sweet 'staches!

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SGT William B.
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Sir, as a tall, skinny half-Korean man with the build and face of a 12 year old girl, I cannot for the life of me grow a mustache.&nbsp; It comes in very thinly, with significant spacing between each follicle.&nbsp; I'm still rocking it on deployment, but I look like a catfish.<br><br>I'll be rectifying this though.&nbsp; I just ordered fifteen dozen fake mustaches a week ago, which should cover the rest of the time here in Bagram.
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It is the will to 'stash that counts, we all can't grow to Tom Seleck-level mustatus! Thanks for sharing, oh, and just make sure the fake mustashes are groomed to standards, you don't want to walk around Bagram with a "Cheech Marin-stash!" lol  Thanks for sharing, both you (and your mustache) get home safely!
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I had to come back and re-read this, It hurts Im laughing so hard
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Yes, never give up on your dreams, with proper training and diet, and perhaps a well timed Christmas miracle, you just may stand a chance for an honorable mention in the (wait for it)... Mustache Hall of Fame!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbrpm5LYpT0

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LTC Jason Bartlett
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I am a strong advocate for the month of Movember. As with breast care awareness month I cannot stress enough the importance to raise funds and awareness for prostate and testicular cancer research.  Last year during my deployment a few of us grew out are stache's with support from our COC (O6-010) just kept it reasonable. Was definitely great for morale and gave everyone something to laugh at. Beware not everyone should grow a mustache.
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Most excellent support for Movember and for a good cause; absolutely true about the 'stash is not for everyone, but I suppose that is part of the morale boost of Movember... the comedic-value is certainly there! Great story thanks for sharing!
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MAJ B, here's a nod to 'Movember' as we move into it's close cousin "Mustache March!" Of course after you mentioned those deployment 'staches, we might have to ask for some motivational and historical photos from the event! lol http://us.movember.com/
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SSG V. Michelle Woods
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This is ridiculous! Y'all turn dang near every month into some form of creepy mustache month lol. 

I fear women will start participating and then you'll really regret it lol.
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Oh boy, SSG Woods called us all out on the overzealous follicular obsessive behavior and subsequent sweet 'stache celebration... well, what can I say... guilty as charged! lol  I'm starting to regret it already! Haha
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Maj Chris Nelson
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How about armpit April?? The women could play also!!
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tisk tisk tisk SSG Woods, women already participate in mustache month, and they usually beat some of the males. They also have "side-burn of the quarter" competitions too. You should see the welts we get on our backsides when we congratulate them on their success.

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SSG V. Michelle Woods
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Haha what, y'all can't appreciate a little good game?? 
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