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Religious accommodation for Sikhs in US army
We are a stronger nation, and a stronger military, because of our respect for religious and personal freedom, and I\'m pleased to see the US Army once again recognise this with its new directive,\" Congressman Joe Crowley, who had spearheaded the campaign on behalf of Sikh Americans, said in a statement.
Washington : Meeting a long-pending demand of the Sikh community, the US has allowed career-long religious accommodation for them to serve in the armed forces while maintaining their articles of faith like the turban and beard. The directive issued by the Department of Defence, provides for career-long accommodation for Sikh Americans and others to serve while maintaining articles of faith.
We are a stronger nation, and a stronger military, because of our respect for religious and personal freedom, and I'm pleased to see the US Army once again recognise this with its new directive," Congressman Joe Crowley, who had spearheaded the campaign on behalf of Sikh Americans, said in a statement.
Sikh Americans love this country and want a fair chance to serve in our nation's military on equal footing. I believe we should embrace this wish for religious freedom, not place restrictions on it," he said. Crowley said he looks forward to reviewing this directive carefully, though it initially seems like a step forward in the right direction. As of now, Sikhs and others must be granted an accommodation, or permission, to serve in the US Army while maintaining their articles of faith.
