TRENDING: Bad or No Credit? Religious Beard Accommodations in the US Military The request came after policy changes in 2017 that allow a soldier's brigade-level commander to approve a request to receive religious exemptions to grow out their hair. Dont accept this finding! They could make larger gas masks, and beards can be kept short, and well-trimmed. Both are highly justifiable, but if a white man's issues are going to be more important than the uncomfortable problem black men have, then NEITHER should be approved. But on the same note when you put on any military uniform you are representing the military regardless! Accordingly, we are now considering our final options before litigation, said Graham West, the communications director of the Sikh Coalition. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The Army takes pride in sustaining a culture where all personnel are treated with dignity and respect and not discriminated against based on race, color, religion, gender and national origin, Cathy Brown Vandermaarel, an Army spokeswoman, told Army Times when asked about the decision to deny Hoskins request. As Carl pointed out, there are many non-combat positions, and I, foolishly it seems, believed that would go without saying. Check this out!!!! Notably the navies of the United Kingdom and Australia allow sailors to wear beards. I could agree and disagree on this response. Once I present my memorandum for record and cite all of the applicable regulations and directives, the focus on the beard tends to go away, for the most part, he said in the release. A new mustache policy has arrived for airmen. Facial Hair Petition Gains Momentum After SMA Tells - Military.com A soldier's actions DO affect others and the outcome of the mission. Let's leave pretty faces to women. When those changes were made, internet commenters far and wide were quick to point out that the facial hair ban serves a legitimate safety purpose. Went to jump school, then off to Special Forces training and became a Green Beret in 67. O.K. And so does Amazon! Soldiers ought to be carrying RID shampoo with them anyway. Although the Air Force has relaxed their mustache policy, beards are still off limits for airmen. Some people here really seem confused, and equate being in the military to any other "Job". VA Has Announced Big Changes for Veterans, Will Overhaul Disability Evaluations, House Passed Major Veteran Bill That Would Automatically Enroll Veterans in VA Health Care, Do Not Sell My Personal Information for California Residents. They shouldn't make ITalian female soldiers shave their faces iether. That went on for months. Personally, I don't think any of them should have one. Unlike the ADA religion is a choice. At the time, he wasnt observing the Nazarite vow like he is today; he just knew he wanted to be a soldier. I took care of him at home. The Coast Guard followed suit, banning them in June 1986, according to the service's historical website. Additionally, the mustache will not go beyond a horizontal line extending across the corners of the mouth and no more than 1/4 inch beyond a vertical line drawn from the corner of the mouth.. "Sikhs are allowed to wear beards and turbans because it actually is a religious requirement of their faith. :D. Beards are cool. Braggs must still shave regularly and is asking for a religious exemption. You know there always something next. And at present there are no government approved gas masks or chemical suits from private makers. Staff Sgt. US Army allows Christian soldier to wear long hair for religious reasons
