Quote Originally Posted by davedove View Post
I imagine there are a large number of men who grow beards right after they leave the military. Most of the time it's just a reaction to having had to shave every day for so long, they just don't want to for a while.

I grew one right after the Army in '88 and had one off and on until '94. I have had one since then. I do keep it well trimmed.
This is so true! I got out of the Marine Corps and I rigt now I am growing a beard.