Searched for
SIKHS IN AMERICAN MILITARY
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AITech companies are seeking guidance from faith leaders to infuse morality into AI development, a shift from Silicon Valley's past skepticis...- Sikhs in US safe under Donald Trump: Community leadersAccording to Jasdip Singh, co-chair of the Sikhs for Trump, the community members in the US have never been as safe as is under President T...
- Anmol Narang becomes first observant Sikh to graduate from US Military Academy at West PointA second-generation immigrant born and raised in Roswell, Georgia, Narang had an early appreciation for military service due to her materna...
- First Sikh woman graduates from US military academyNarang, a second lieutenant, will complete her basic officer leadership course at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma, following which she will h...
- Indian-Americans hail decision to let Sikh-American airman to keep turban, beard on active dutyIn 2017, the Army became the first military branch to allow Sikh Americans to receive career-long accommodations to wear articles of faith.
- Donald Trump greets Sikhs on Guru Nanak JayantiTrump sends warm wishes to Sikh Americans and Sikhs around the world as they celebrate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji, said Whit...
- US Army allows turbans, beards, hijabs for servicemenThe new set of rules, issued by Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning, allows religious accommodations to be approved at the brigade-level. Pr...
- US allows religious accommodation for Sikhs in armed forcesThe directive issued by the Department of Defence, provides for career-long accommodation for Sikh Americans and others to serve while main...
- Sikh fervour grips Times SquareMilkha Singh graced the occasion and addressed one of the largest such celebration, calling on the community to educate the young generatio...
- US court favours Sikh religious rights in armed forcesUpholding the religious freedom rights of Sikhs in the US armed forces, an American court has ruled in favour of a decorated Sikh Army Capt...
- Barack Obama urged to remove restrictions on Sikhs in US militaryA prominent Sikh-American organisation has urged US President Barack Obama to allow Sikhs to serve in the American military "without restri...
- US Senator asks Carter to end dress policy for Sikhs in armyA top US Senator asked Defense Secretary Ashton Carter to repeal a dress policy in its army, which prevents Sikhs from serving in the milit...
- Sikh group asks community to be cautious after US shootingThe caution came after a 24-year-old gunman opened fire at two US military centres in Tennessee yesterday, killing four marines in a rampag...
- Sikhs advocacy group ask US lawmakers to ensure religious liberty in militaryThe Washington-based group told members of subcommittee that in absence of such rights, the nation's commitment to religious liberty rings ...
- Indian Ambassador to US S Jaishankar hails Sikh community's role in the USHe reflected on the contributions of the Sikh community in strengthening the Indo-US relations and recognised the community as pioneers amo...
- US lawmakers ask Pentagon to allow Sikhs to serve in militarySikh Coalition applauded lawmaker's move calling for an end to the presumptive ban on devout Sikh service in the US military.
- US Congressman Joe Crowley honoured by Indian-AmericansIndian-Americans here have honoured US Democratic Congressman Joe Crowley for his work for the community.
- US military releases new instructions on religious attire of Sikh communityThe Pentagon has issued new instructions relaxing norms to allow troops to wear jewellery and apparel to comply with their religious requir...
- Hagel asked to explain exclusion of Sikhs from US militaryIn its letter dated December 3, US Commission on Civil Right, requested Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel to explain exclusion of Sikhs known f...
- Sikh soldiers want more Indians in US ArmyUS should change its policy to allow more Indian-Americans to join military without compromising on their religious beliefs & practices.
Load More
