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Airman 1st Class Sunjit Rathour was the first Sikh airman to receive a religious accommodation, and may grow his beard and wear his turban while in uniform. A policy-focused team within the Air Force is considering the merits of a pilot program to study beard wear. (Alexander Goad/Air Force)

Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research

The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Shaving waivers disproportionately affect Black airmen, delay promotions

An article published in the Journal of Military Medicine in July demonstrated a significant association between shaving waivers and delays in promotion.

By Lt. Col. Simon Ritchie

4 years ago