The US Air Force granted a religious accommodation to a Sikh airman to allow him to wear a turban, beard and unshorn hair while serving, making him the first active duty airman to receive such an ...

U.S. Army Capt. Tejdeep Singh Rattan is making history. This week, Rattan, who is an American Sikh, completed his nine-week basic officer training course at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio — making ...

More Than just a Gesture Covering the head is one of the oldest customs in Indian culture. Whether it’s a man tying a turban, ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Sikh U.S. Army captain has been granted a long-term religious accommodation to wear a beard, turban and uncut hair in uniform, a decision supporters hailed on Friday as a ...

First active Sikh airman allowed to wear turban and beard in the Air Force The Air Force has agreed to a historic accommodation for a Sikh airman, saying that he will be allowed to maintain a beard ...