Equality . History . Military . US Armed Forces

Sikhs are known for their duty, loyalty, and service to God and Country. Practicing Sikhs have served in the United States Armed forces before the ruling of 1981 which disallowed Sikhs to join due to alleged health and safety hazard of their turban and uncut hair. New regulations adopted in July 1999 denied previously granted exemption that permitted the wearing of a turban while in uniform.

Two practicing Sikh colonels in the United States Army.

Colonel Sekhon
Colonel G.B. Singh
1979: Joined the United States Army as a commissioned officer. Currently at Fort Bragg, NC. Teaching staff for the Dental training program.

Army Reserves

Dr. Trilok Singh Puniani
Joined the U.S Army Reserves in 1999. Read about denial of the Sikh Attire in the U.S Armed Forces.

Militaray Academy

Ravi Singh The first Sikh to wear a turban in a USA military academy.

Air Force

Harshmir Kaur Gill
One of the first women of East Indian descent to have been commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. Appeal-Democrat.com

United States Congress

Sikhs in the United States Military and the Congress

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