British Army beards

2023 - 12 - 5

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Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

At last, the British army may allow beards – prepare for a culture war (The Guardian)

The decision is apparently in aid of recruitment, but will no doubt be denounced as woke, says Keith Flett of the Beard Liberation Front.

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Image courtesy of "Evening Standard"

British Army considers lifting 300-plus-year beard ban to attract recruits (Evening Standard)

The force has banned beards — except in extreme circumstances or with very specific exceptions — since the beginning of the 18th century.

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