The new version of the service’s dress and appearance standards policy allows tattoos up to 1 inch long on the hands and back of the neck, which were previously banned.
Three men sued, saying they could not attend boot camp if forced to shave their beards. A court ruling on Friday said the Marine Corps cannot force Sikh recruits to go against their religious beliefs by shaving their beards.
Five police departments across Lake and Porter County participated in the No Shave November fundraiser sponsored by the Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation.