The US military issues medical waivers for these things. It was very common for African-American males (and some others who have justification) to be on a medic

The US military issues medical waivers for these things. It was very common for African-American males (and some others who have justification) to be on a medical waivers (simply referree to as shaving waivers) to not shave when I served. It's not really an issue, or at least it wasn't 20 years ago. It seems the USAF is now issuing these waivers with 5 year terms. [0]. [0]: https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/06/24/air-force-approves-five-year-medical-beard-waivers/ https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/06/24...