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U.S. Army allows decorated Sikh officer to wear turban, beard while in uniform

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April 6, 2016, Christian Today

In the decision, Wada told Singh that while assigned or performing non-hazardous duties, he may wear a beard, turban and uncut hair but these should be worn in such as way that they would not impair his ability to wear the army combat helmet or other protective equipment.