: It's still hipster for a guy who's supposed to be all about military
: discipline and leading by example. I mean, it's not that anyone else would
: care, it's just out of character for him to neglect military regulations
: like that when it comes to his own appearance.

: I still hold that Blood Line had the best portrayal of Mendez to date, not
: just because he looks appropriately tough but also because I've always
: imagined him as sporting a mustache (even though he's never described as
: such in the books AFAIK).

I always imagined him as much more grizzled; worry lines and leathery skin. I also didn't imagine him with any facial hair, but to argue against it because it's against regulations is somewhat moot; he's knowingly and willingly training child soldiers in a top secret program. Knowing that, I'm not so sure following regulations is his style, at least not in the traditional sense.