SFC Private RallyPoint Member 81052 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>[Grooming Standards] I agree with 1LT Brantley, through the times of the military it has blended in with it's era.  I believe that we should have to be clean shaving and what not while not in the uniform.  The Army preaches OPSEC for where ever you are stationed. For instance I can point out a military member in an airport or a local bar or establishment.  By their hair cut and clean shaven.  How are we practicing good OPSEC? When you look at our foreign military partners they have beards in uniform....We are not asking for much but to have a little bit of freedom while not in uniform and it's healthily for your skin to get a break from constant shaving. 2014-03-21T14:04:55-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 81052

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>[Grooming Standards] I agree with 1LT Brantley, through the times of the military it has blended in with it's era.  I believe that we should have to be clean shaving and what not while not in the uniform.  The Army preaches OPSEC for where ever you are stationed. For instance I can point out a military member in an airport or a local bar or establishment.  By their hair cut and clean shaven.  How are we practicing good OPSEC? When you look at our foreign military partners they have beards in uniform....We are not asking for much but to have a little bit of freedom while not in uniform and it's healthily for your skin to get a break from constant shaving.

2014-03-21T14:04:55-04:00 2014-03-21T14:04:55-04:00 LT Private RallyPoint Member 81073

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I agree that shaving every day can be a pain and while we are supposed to stay clean all the time I try to find a day a week (normally Saturday) where I do not shave to help my skin heal.  I also use lotion the rest of the week and it helps.

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