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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.


21 posted on 02/10/2017 8:12:48 PM PST by Scooter100
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I don’t even recognize the army anymore.

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY.


22 posted on 02/11/2017 6:17:42 AM PST by military cop (I carry a .45....cause they don't make a .46....)
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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.
23 posted on 02/11/2017 6:23:17 AM PST by FXRP (Just me and the pygmy pony)
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