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  • Military officer slams 'racially motivated' policy that enables Army to kick out Black men

    06/28/2025 4:36:34 AM PDT · by where's_the_Outrage? · 80 replies
    Alternet ^ | Jun 27, 2025 | Carl Gibson
    The U.S. Army is now rolling out a new policy that disproportionately impacts Black soldiers, and one officer is questioning the motivations behind the announcement. Military.com reported Friday that the Army is now planning to prohibit shaving waivers, requiring all soldiers to adhere to strict new grooming standards. Previously, soldiers who suffered from the skin condition pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) were allowed to ask for a waiver to bypass requirements to stay clean-shaven, as PFB patients can often have painful bumps and scarring from the use of a razor. Soldiers who have PFB — which causes ingrown hairs that lead to...