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Sikhs serving in the NYPD can now wear turbans, grow beards

by Brian Seay

In a policy reversal, the New York City Police Department will allow Sikh staffers to grow their beards and wear turbans.

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Sikh Army officer wins fight for religious accommodations

by Joey Clementine

The U.S. military granted a Sikh Army officer long-term religious accommodations Friday allowing him to serve while maintaining his articles of faith, i.e. a beard and turban.

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Pentagon loosens regulations on religious apparel, facial hair in military

by Brent McCluskey

A new edict handed down from the Department of Defense says U.S. troops will now be allowed uniform exceptions based on religious preference.

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