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08-15-2022, 10:26 PM

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4dalulz

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Originally Posted by rickair7777

The US mil is 100% no beards, unless necessary for operational reasons. The later only applies to special forces.

'Staches are pretty seriously limited, but allowed. Sideburns, barely.

Yeah, in any case it's excessive and that "old school pro" BS needs to take a hike out of the industry already.

08-16-2022, 05:00 AM

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METO Guido

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Originally Posted by 4dalulz

Yeah, in any case it's excessive and that "old school pro" BS needs to take a hike out of the industry already.

Absolutely. So long as the FMS works, we're in good hands. Bermuda shorts go nice with a bun & beard.

08-16-2022, 05:18 AM

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Absolutely. So long as the FMS works, we're in good hands. Bermuda shorts go nice with a bun & beard.

…and a pair of flip flops.

08-16-2022, 11:45 PM

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4dalulz

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Originally Posted by TransWorld

…and a pair of flip flops.

Indeed, wasn't a problem when we hauled freight in the islands. Anyway, I'll be long retired by the time things get comfortable for actual degenerates like me... Probably because I don't live for an image.

08-17-2022, 03:16 AM

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Nando says, “It’s better to look good, than fly good.”

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08-17-2022, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rickair7777

The US mil is 100% no beards, unless necessary for operational reasons. The later only applies to special forces.

'Staches are pretty seriously limited, but allowed. Sideburns, barely.

Purely anecdotal but that's going the way of the dodo as well. I'm sure it's still on the books, but Chair Force enlisted, in theatre, have no grooming or physical fitness standards enforced. It's pretty bad when middle age contractors are in better shape and groomed to a higher standard than those in uniform.

08-17-2022, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bajthejino

I'm sure it's still on the books, but Chair Force enlisted, in theatre, have no grooming or physical fitness standards enforced. It's pretty bad when middle age contractors are in better shape and groomed to a higher standard than those in uniform.

Really? AF shirts were always the worst about pointing out if a pilot’s mustache were even the slightest bit out of regs.

08-17-2022, 05:53 AM

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4dalulz

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Nando says, “It’s better to look good, than fly good.”

As long as I make it to 55 to hang it up (7 years to go baby) and never have to step foot on an plane again or shave if I don't want to. That'll be just swell. Let the new kids worry about how good their flying looks (or whatever it is they're into).

01-01-2023, 08:36 AM

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rickair7777

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US Navy is reconsidering beard policy (which is based on O2 and fire-fighting mask seals)...

https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-...oming-in-2023/

Once the USMC authorizes beards, then maybe the legacies will too.