Proud Sikh Soldier

Spec. Simranpreet Lamba joins 12 other Soldiers in a naturalization ceremony recently at Fort Jackson, N.C. Lamba, a Sikh whose articles of faith include having unshorn hair covered by a turban and keeping a beard, is the first enlisted Sikh Soldier in at least 26 years who has been granted religious accommodations by the Army, allowing him to adhere to his articles of faith. Today, more than 30,000 “Green Card Soldiers” proudly serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.

U.S. Army photo by Susanne Kappler
Image courtesy of the Dept. of the Army archives
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