The Origin of Hegseth’s Anti-Beard Obsession

Hegseth’s willingness to grant exceptions for appearance when it flatters his obsession with imagined toughness, while ...
The Jewish Chronicle

Senators urge Hegseth to consider religious exemption to military facial hair ban

The Secretary of War declared the ‘era of unprofessional appearance’ over, but some lawmakers have claimed the rule would have unintended consequences for Jewish, Muslim and Sikh service personnel ...

Pete Hegseth’s “warrior ethos” is plain old cowardice

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Mediaite

‘No More Beardos’: Hegseth Will Only Meet With Clean-Shaven Troops During South Korea Trip

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is serious about his hatred of facial hair, refusing to allow service members with beards to attend an event with him during a visit to South Korea this week. The ...
The Daily Dot

U.S. troops with facial hair told not to attend South Korea event per Hegseth memo: “Members with shaving waivers are NOT authorized”

U.S. service members in South Korea learned this week that facial hair could keep them from meeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. An email circulated at Osan Air Base stated that bearded troops ...
Task & Purpose

Hegseth won’t meet troops with beards during South Korea trip

When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits South Korea this week, he will face off against one of the most dangerous enemies to military readiness: Facial hair. Service members with shaving waivers ...