Event Brief
Navy to reevaluate facial hair religious accommodations
Filed: Jun 13, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
Summary: The DoD issued a March memorandum requiring service members to prove religious beliefs to qualify for facial hair waivers.
WHO: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
WHAT: Issued a memorandum calling for service members to provide proof of religious beliefs to qualify for facial hair waivers.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 2:29 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To qualify for facial hair waivers, service members must provide proof of their religious beliefs.
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