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Army Lifts Ban on Dreadlocks, and Black Servicewomen Rejoice
NY Times ^
| February 10, 2017
| Christopher Mele
Posted on 02/10/2017 12:56:21 PM PST by C19fan
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To: BwanaNdege
Let me qualify my statement...On the battlefield: scary as hell; marching down Pennsylvania avenue: shaved and squeaky clean.
To: Professional
I don’t even recognize the army anymore.
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY.
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02/11/2017 6:17:42 AM PST
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military cop
(I carry a .45....cause they don't make a .46....)
To: C19fan
If you look at the approved style pictures, you will see that it makes sense. Black women will no longer have to use straightening chemicals. I don't see this as a relaxation of military appearance rules, just a change to accommodate kinky hair.
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02/11/2017 6:23:17 AM PST
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FXRP
(Just me and the pygmy pony)
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