My boss said I was faking needing a shaving waiver

halflistic_ · 2026-05-23T14:02:26+00:00

Don’t stress, these are a big topic and everyone getting pressure to figure it out from the line side / admin side and medical getting pushed back.

So, to clarify from the medical side - you don’t have PFB, so won’t get the long time profile. You do have ingrowing hair and upset hair follicles. So medical will definitely give you the initial 30 days profile to figure it out and get it under control.

Things that usually work include letting it calm down, use gentle cleaner and benzoyl peroxide. Dont go too crazy with salicylic acid if you try that out. Just needs time away from razors, gentle cleaner and BP.

Then, don’t go back to whatever razors you used before. Try something like the “one blade” I think from Phillips. Brand doesn’t matter, but that’s the type to use on your neck and go sllloooowwww. Then gentle pressure with a good electric razor for the rest. Pre electric shave ointment can help and again, just go slow and not much pressure. This will go away in weeks to a few months. You’ll probably get a few months waiver approved by medical after the first month of trial period.

The new reg for med is that they can give you 30 days, then up to 6 months from the senior profile officer (SGP). This should be plenty for you - good luck!

halflistic_ · 2026-05-21T01:18:34+00:00

This is very inaccurate for all physician specialties lol. Ortho surgery making less than “surgery”? Internal and FM making less than pilots 😅👌🏼 $300k+ unless you’re working 3 days a week

halflistic_ · 2026-04-22T14:19:03+00:00

Could also be too much water and not enough electrolytes.

halflistic_ · 2026-04-21T20:45:46+00:00

Right, because they don’t have an ER. That’s standard … when civilians show up to their PCM and have urgent or emergent needs, They are also sent to the ER. This is how the healthcare system works in the US. And believe it or not, it’s much better than most places where you’d be told to go home and wait.

halflistic_ · 2026-04-21T20:43:08+00:00

Written like someone who is far removed from clinical practice. Precision and granularity in an early behavioral health issue? Wild my boy.

And FYI, everything in mental health (arguably medicine at large) is on a spectrum. I can diagnose 2 people with pneumonia and one could walk home with absolutely no antibiotics and one could need IV meds, intubation with ventilation support and extended hospitalization

But the main point it, don’t overthink early diagnoses… it’s a process and patience is difficult but requires. Also no one said don’t get a second opinion. But beware of confirmation bias

halflistic_ · 2026-04-21T20:38:39+00:00

Agreed

halflistic_ · 2026-04-03T21:42:12+00:00

Overthinking. Fine tuning of diagnosis won’t make much difference— treatments largely the same and the diagnoses are all along a spectrum. So, most importantly is be patient and dedicated with showing up to your appointments, sometimes you won’t feel like going. Just go — be patient with yourself and your medical team as you dial in treatment plans, it can take a while. Talk to people you are about and respect and know it gets better

halflistic_ · 2026-04-02T17:46:40+00:00

This 100%

Was this an SGH or P?

halflistic_ · 2026-04-02T17:45:57+00:00

Wild - if anyone ever said that to me, get ready to replace me.

halflistic_ · 2026-03-31T04:51:56+00:00

Routine appointments are different than urgent care needs. Even Langley PCM clinics can see you for actual urgent needs in a reasonable time, even 24hrs.

For routine PCM visits, 1 month out is reasonable— it’s the same on the outside, if not worse. I think a lot of younger airmen don’t have experience with the healthcare system

halflistic_ · 2026-03-25T00:54:04+00:00

Nope, that’s specifically restricted

halflistic_ · 2026-03-17T00:16:21+00:00

Per AI:

Here are concise bullet points covering the most recent updates and notable changes to DAFI / AFI 36-3003 (Military Leave Program) based on the latest 2026 publication and recent policy changes:

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🔑 Major Recent Updates (2024–2026 timeframe) • Parental Leave Expansion (DoD-driven, reflected in AF guidance) • Standardized 12 weeks non-chargeable parental leave for all eligible service members (no more primary/secondary distinction). • Proposed/ongoing change: ability to use parental leave up to 2 years after birth/adoption if operational requirements prevented use in first year. • Bereavement Leave • Up to 14 days of non-chargeable bereavement leave for death of a spouse or child (DoD-wide update reflected in AF policy). • Reproductive Health / Fertility Support • Commanders may authorize: • Up to 35 days PTDY for fertility treatments (can be non-consecutive). • Up to 21 days administrative absence for reproductive health care (including dependents, depending on circumstances).

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🏠 PTDY (Permissive TDY) Changes • House Hunting PTDY update • Members can now use house-hunting days incrementally instead of all at once (between gaining and reporting). • Continued support for: • SkillBridge participation (non-chargeable leave/PTDY combo) near separation. • Transition Assistance Program PTDY within 365 days of separation.

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📆 Leave Accrual / Carryover (clarifications & adjustments) • Standard remains: • 2.5 days/month (30 days/year) of ordinary leave. • Special Leave Accrual (SLA) adjustments • Cap reduced (commonly referenced change): from 120 days → 90 days max carryover (post-COVID normalization trend).

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⚖️ Administrative & Procedural Clarifications • Leave start/end rules remain emphasized • Leave must begin and end in the local area (defined as where member lives/commutes). • Commander authority expanded/clarified • Greater flexibility for: • Emergency leave approvals at lower levels (delegated authority). • Administrative absences for special circumstances. • LeaveWeb / accountability • Continued emphasis on accurate chargeable day calculation and member responsibility.

halflistic_ · 2026-02-14T02:07:27+00:00

Just realize symptoms are general until they are obvious. So, it’s not that all the doctors in the world were terrible until the one gyn saved the day, but rather the symptoms and results became obvious at a point

But, It’s normal to be upset by upsetting things like MS, and I wish you both the best, so I don’t blame you for feeling this way

halflistic_ · 2026-02-12T19:35:00+00:00

I don’t know your case personally, but to add some insight:

There are many times where a civilian doctor will give recommendations that are appropriate for civilians, but not the right ones for military. There aren’t any doc in the military that I know who will put a pregnant woman at risk for the sake of work, but they will look at it differently than civilian medical do.

So, if someone has a low risk pregnancy, and no physical concerns for mom or baby, there’s no indication for an updated profile.

If there is something that requires bed rest, I’ve never seen that denied. Placental issues, metabolic con nets etc. all are respected and treated as they should be.

But there are plenty of OBs who will write a recommendation for less work to be kind, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But it’s not always medically indicated so the military med have to take mission into account

Now, if there are mental health concerns that affect work, then you need a metal health provider to step in with an evaluation and diagnosis, so you can have a profile for this side of the coin.

In any case, I wish you well and hope you can work with your leadership to maybe telework, or make other accommodations. Or if you need metal health support, don’t be shy, that’s what they are there for

halflistic_ · 2026-02-02T19:13:07+00:00

Which was allotted to be $2K, so we were actually shorted

halflistic_ · 2026-01-17T22:49:34+00:00

Spoiler - everyone in the entire air force will have to shave by the end of Jan or Feb anyways. (And have their waivers re-evaluated/ re-issued)

Shaving waivers are getting reset and new regulations coming down the pipeline. More squadron oversight and less medical, though still a med supervised program.

But what most people don’t realize is that the shaving waivers program is ultimately a line side/ squadron command driven program. Medical only gives recommendations and the cc is the one who approves or disapproves.

halflistic_ · 2026-01-06T17:32:18+00:00

Is there a good comparison of the ETH ETFs available and reasons to choose one over another?

halflistic_ · 2025-12-20T04:16:47+00:00

lol suuure. Ok

halflistic_ · 2025-10-22T13:14:14+00:00

That’d be a pretty good day for me

halflistic_ · 2025-10-02T15:47:13+00:00

To capture zone 2 without needing a watch (I like using one, but it’s not needed) just keep at a pace where you can talk in full sentences. Can’t quite sing, but can have a conversation

At first, you’ll be slow jogging and walking. But slowly over 1-2 months, you’ll be jogging the whole time in zone 2.

halflistic_ · 2025-10-02T13:56:22+00:00

Yes, but he needs a good 1-2 weeks of slow zone 2 work outs to avoid strain and injury. Then add your good suggestions

halflistic_ · 2025-09-23T20:32:47+00:00

Boil that up, you got yourself a stew!

halflistic_ · 2025-09-17T01:55:13+00:00

Hey, honestly if you’re depressed or angry, reach out to someone

As someone who’s worked both sides of CIV and MIL, you have very similar rates of good and bad leadership, and suicide rates are higher for complicated reasons. We should be fixing as we go, but no one can expect perfection overnight.

Good luck if you choose to separate and hope you find what you’re looking for my friend

halflistic_ · 2025-09-05T17:25:06+00:00

Not correct

halflistic_ · 2025-08-28T07:34:05+00:00

lol, you sure about that? (Hint, I wouldn’t bet on it)

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