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RockBottom@feddit.org to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day ago

Razor bumps can now get you kicked out of the marines. Black men will likely suffer the most

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Razor bumps can now get you kicked out of the marines. Black men will likely suffer the most

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RockBottom@feddit.org to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day ago
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A new US Marine Corps grooming standard is ‘racist’, critics charge
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A US Marine Corps guidance released in March states that people who suffer from skin conditions like PFB may be discharged; critics argue the policy is ‘racist.’
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    If they get a medical discharge with full benefits for life I say ok

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      If their condition doesn’t improve within a year following a four-step treatment plan, Marines with PFB may be discharged with an honorable discharge for “incompatibility with service” at their commanding officer’s discretion,

      You could just read the article, it’s in there.

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        But I can’t read

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          Thank you for your service, marine!

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            I can’t read I didn’t say I ate crayons

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          Dang, man, that sucks. But anyways, good news, these guys should be getting honorable discharges which grants them full access to VA benefits.

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        You could just read the article, it’s in there.

        Why would I do that?

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