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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)

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[–] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If they had a threat of chemical warfare, they would have to shave too. You can't get a good gas mask seal with facial hair unless you use a ton of Vaseline and have time to prepare.

[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 weeks ago

Yes, in those circumstances everyone needs to be clean shaven. But it's not an everyday thing and a Marine with the condition could deal with the problem afterwards.