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Chirag Veer Singh Sarao Becomes First Sikh American to Join US Air Force Academy

The first keshdhari Sikh American at the academy received a religious accommodation and is now in six weeks of cadet training, the council said.

Summary by Times of India
Chirag Veer Singh Sarao has become the first keshdhari Sikh American at the US Air Force Academy. He received religious accommodation to serve while maintaining his articles of faith. Sarao joined the academy on In-Processing Day and is currently undergoing boot camp. He previously earned full scholarships from ROTC programs and university acceptances. Sarao also achieved academic success and excelled in Taekwondo and water polo.

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Chirag Veer Singh Sarao: Chirag Veer Singh Sarao, who has Punjabi roots, has joined the US Air Force Academy. Chirag is the first Sikh American and a Sikh with hair to join the US Air Force. The Sikh Council of America said that he will be trained at the academy in Colorado Springs.

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India West broke the news on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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