A brigade commander found no issue with the treatment, and the soldier says it's continuing. The faith rooted in Norse myths is experiencing a resurgence. The airman with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron was granted the exemption after waiting years for approval. The move is part of a recruiting effort to make joining the Canadian Armed Forces a more appealing option for the general public. Troops could use facial recognition to find their intended target. Eight Army's commander rescinded the shaving requirement along with a handful of other conduct and appearance standards that govern soldiers stationed, or on temporary duty, in South Korea. Facial recognition optics are among the new gadgets special operations forces may soon have in their kits during missions. No more stories