And that's why today, at my direction, the era of unprofessional appearance is over. No more beardos. The era of rampant and ridiculous shaving profiles is done. Simply put, If you do not meet the male level physical standards for combat positions, cannot pass a PT test, or don't want to shave and look professional, it's time for a new position or a new profession. I sincerely appreciate the proactive efforts the secretaries have already taken in some of those areas. Service secretaries and these directives are intended to simply accelerate those efforts. (21:23–21:37)
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Asserts that military personnel must meet male-level physical standards and maintain a professional appearance or find a new role.
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