Air Force officially OKs beards, turbans, hijabs

1,301 Views | 1 Replies | Last: 4 yr ago by PanzerAggie06
zannlaw
How long do you want to ignore this user?
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2020/02/11/air-force-officially-oks-beards-turbans-hijabs-for-religious-reasons/
Quote:

The Air Force on Friday updated its regulations to formally allow airmen to ask for a waiver to wear religious apparel such as turbans or hijabs, or beards worn for religious reasons.

The update to AFI 36-2903, "Dress and personal appearance of Air Force personnel," allows airmen to request a waiver to wear religious apparel, as long as they are "neat and conservative" and present a professional and well-groomed appearance.

The new religious accommodation rules also cover unshorn beards and unshorn hair such as those worn by members of the Sikh faith under-turbans or patkas, and other indoor or outdoor head coverings.
https://www.armytimes.com/resizer/OOBVMbgVbD5GoJCs7nsu5b9cfZM=/1200x0/filters:quality(100)/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-mco.s3.amazonaws.com/public/XXY6LFAK2NBE3BJA6OVGHNZNVA.jpg
I bet someone is going to tweet about this.
Post removed:
by user
PanzerAggie06
How long do you want to ignore this user?
AG
Surprised the Air Force took so long. The Army approved a similar regulation over 3 years ago. While I haven't kept track of how it impacted readiness I have yet to hear anything negative.
Refresh
Page 1 of 1
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.