Sikh Gets Rare Permission To Wear Turban, Beard In US Army

The Indian Army's Sikh Regiment, which was formed in 1846. Photo from The Telegraph

From M&C:

Washington - The US Army on Friday granted a Sikh permission to serve on active duty while wearing a turban, long hair and beard in a rare exception allowing him to display his religious faith.

Captain Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi, who had trained as an Army doctor, would become the first Sikh in more than 23 years to receive the exception, the New York-based Sikh coalition said.

Kalsi successfully appealed an order he received earlier this year to cut his hair and remove his turban before showing up for active duty.

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My Comment: Interestingly, the British were thinking of forming an all Sikh regiment 2 years ago .... but it was declined because of "racism fears". I can only presume that the same fears were brought up within the U.S.Army .... and they made the same assessment that it would be best to "keep the peace" by permitting this Sikh to keep his beard and hair.