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2023-10-24 02:13:11 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

As the picture shows, the soldier has a combat helmet that would cover the hair, likely tucked up/in. The helmet is a camouflage/green pattern consistent with the rest of the uniform/BDUs. Militaries have been adapting helmets to fit properly with women's hair for years: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/military-changing-body-armor-to-better-fit-women-on-the-battlefield-1.528872 https://www.army.mil/article/242536/army_announces_new_grooming_appearance_standards

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• As the picture shows, the soldier has a combat helmet that would cover the hair, likely tucked up/in. The helmet is a camouflage/green pattern consistent with the rest of the uniform/BDUs. Militaries have been adapting helmets to fit properly with women's hair for years: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/military-changing-body-armor-to-better-fit-women-on-the-battlefield-1.528872 https://www.army.mil/article/242536/army_announces_new_grooming_appearance_standards