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Patty Nieberg: New US Army Grooming Standards
Patty Nieberg: New US Army Grooming Standards
Posted on by Tom Novak

What is behind the recent announcements that the US Army is updating its grooming standards for its members?

Patty Nieberg, Senior Staff Writer – Task and Purpose, explains how the US Army is tightening up its grooming regulations to provide better clarity and defined standards. 

Patty also shares a story that details the Army instructing drill sergeants to stop posting videos of recruits during basic training.

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