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Latest "beard waiver" stories
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Air Force officially OKs beards, turbans, hijabs for religious reasons
In recent yeas, the Air Force has increasingly granted airman waivers to dress and groom themselves in accordance with their religious beliefs.
Meet this Norse Heathen airman approved to grow a beard in the Air Force
“If you saw a man that had a beard ... they were well-respected. It’s kind of a big thing, culturally.”
Airman becomes the first Muslim to be granted service’s beard waiver for observing religion
The airman with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron was granted the exemption after waiting years for approval.
By Jon Simkins