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Razor bumps can now get you kicked out of the marines. Black men will likely suffer the most (www.the-independent.com)

submitted 1 month ago by Sunshine@lemmy.ca to c/usa@midwest.social

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[–] mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Shaving was because of gas masks. The mask needs rubber-on-skin contact to make an airtight seal, and a beard prevents that from happening. If there’s a threat of chemical warfare, shaving chits get revoked.

[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 month ago

And yet, the Canadian military has absolutely no problem allowing our troops to have full beards.

[–] anachronist@midwest.social 4 points 1 month ago

Yeah modern SCBAs don't rely on half-face masks anymore.