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The Anniversary of the Martyrdom of the Akal Takhat: SSS Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogiji reflects on the martrydom of the Akal Takhat.
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Army Allows Sikh Doctor to Wear Beard and Turban: U.S. Army Captain Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi has become the first Sikh to be permitted to keep his turban, beard and long hair while serving on active duty as an emergency room doctor.
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Aussie Army Welcomes Sikhs: SPECIAL helmets that accommodate turbans and uniforms incorporating burkas are part of a push to build a more diverse Australian Army...
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Sikhs Challenge U.S. Army's Ban on Turbans, Beards: Military service is in Capt. Kamaljit Singh Kalsi's blood.
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Pentagon reviews US army policy on Sikhs: On behalf of Defense Secretary Robert Gates, the Pentagon has informed the Sikh Coalition, that it is reviewing current regulations preventing a US Sikh national from serving the army on the grounds that they wear turban.
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American Lawmakers Vow to Support the Sikh Drive to Enter United States Armed Forces: Sat Sri Akal, the traditional Sikh greeting, is how Congressmen from various states, one after the other, came to welcome the Sikhs and also commit to taking action to remove restrictions which preclude Sikhs from serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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Eighth Sikhtoons Caption Contest Winner Announced: Congratulations to Herpreet Singh from Boston, USA.
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Joe Biden runs into a determined young Sikh girl: Vice President Joe Biden, last Thursday suddenly found himself facing a barrage of questions by a bunch of young Sikh students in the small town of Lodi, New Jersey.
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Comments of British Generals regarding Sikh Soldiers: These comments of British Generals regarding the Sikhs and their Turban are important and, I hope, helpful for the two Sikhs who joined the army in the USA and are facing identity issues with the army.
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Latest Sikhtoons caption contest - Mr. Army Singh eyes Uncle Sam: Enter Now! The deadline for the caption contest is May 15th, 2009. The completed cartoon will be published the following Monday.
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