Story by Spc. Joseph Liggio | New York National Guard | 10.25.2023
CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, New York— Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard’s 1156th Engineer Company got a lesson in Indian military history and a taste of traditional Indian food during their October 14, 2023 drill training at the Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill. The event was the latest in a series of cultural meals held one drill weekend each quarter, according to the......
Story by Russell Toof | U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leavenworth | 01.11.2023
For new cadets at West Point, a trip to the barbershop on reception day is a normal part of the first day routine. For males, their heads and beards are shaved. This aligned with the Army regulation for grooming standards. For Maj. Simratpal Singh, then Cadet Singh, this would put him at a major crossroads of his faith and beliefs and his willingness to serve his country....
Story by Billy Blankenship | Air University Public Affairs | 07.18.2022
The Air Force has granted religious accommodations for Air Force ROTC’s first Sikh cadet.
Story by Jaison Bloom | 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion | 06.04.2019
It was a road though lost for one USAR dental student, who today stands proud and ready to serve.
Courtesy Story | 1-2 SBCT, 7th Infantry Division | 06.05.2017
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – In 2012, I immigrated to the United States at age 24. I knew I was going to a whole new world, one that was markedly different from Jaipur, India, where I was born and raised. America is a melting pot; as a Sikh, I was excited to share my culture with my new friends and neighbors. While I did not know exactly what the future would hold for me, I knew that......
Story by Lisa Ferdinando | Defense Media Activity - Proper | 05.01.2015
With music, prayers, and words of faith, Sikhs celebrated Vaisakhi and their new year May 1, 2015, at the Pentagon.
Story by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan | 1st Marine Division | 05.31.2013
Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, honored a fallen brother who fought and died with valor in 2011 in Sangin, Afghanistan....
