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Sourced, no-hype briefings on training, grooming standards, sleep and supplementation for people who work for a living.

Sep 10, 2026

Beards, Shaving Profiles and Razor Bumps: Grooming Inside Army Standards in 2026

Current Army facial hair policy, read from the directives themselves. Permanent shaving profiles are prohibited and revoked, sideburns are now trimmed above the ear canal opening,...

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Sep 10, 2026

Fueling the Army Fitness Test: The 72 Hours Before Test Day

The Army replaced the ACFT with the five-event Army Fitness Test on 1 June 2025. What to eat, drink and take in the 72 hours before...

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