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Airman 1st Class Sunjit Rathour was the first Sikh airman to receive a religious accommodation, and may grow his beard and wear his turban while in uniform. A policy-focused team within the Air Force is considering the merits of a pilot program to study beard wear. (Alexander Goad/Air Force)

Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research

The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Sikh Marine captain, poolees file federal lawsuit alleging discrimination

The co-defendant urge the Corps to lift restrictions on the practice of their faith while in combat or recruit training.

By Todd South

3 years ago

A ‘defining feature of masculine men’ — soldier’s Norse pagan faith earns beard waiver

The beard must be kept within a maximum length of two inches.

By J.D. Simkins

5 years ago

Army denies soldier’s request to grow beard in observance of Flying Spaghetti Monster religion

The importance of one’s hair or beard can never be understated.

By J.D. Simkins

6 years ago

Airman becomes the first Muslim to be granted service’s beard waiver for observing religion

The airman with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron was granted the exemption after waiting years for approval.

By J.D. Simkins

6 years ago

Here are the Army’s new policies on religious accommodations, sexual assault prevention training

New Army policies deal with religious accommodations and prevention training for sexual assault, suicide and more.

By Meghann Myers

6 years ago

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