"No More Beards, Long Hair": Pete Hegseth's Military Grooming Rules Draw Criticism From Sikhs

"No More Beards, Long Hair": Pete Hegseth's Military Grooming Rules Draw Criticism From Sikhs

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's recent remarks on military grooming standards have drawn sharp criticism from the Sikh Coalition, a leading advocacy group for Sikhs in the US military. The new grooming rule restricts beards and long hair.

"No More Beards, Long Hair": Pete Hegseth’s Military Grooming Rules Spark Backlash From Sikhs

TL;DR A new Pentagon directive banning most forms of facial hair has reignited debates over religious freedom in the U.S. military. Sikh, Muslim, and Jewish advocacy groups say the policy forces service members to choose between faith and duty. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the move as a return to “discipline and uniformity,” but critics call it discriminatory and out of step with modern military values. What’s Behind the Pentagon’s New…

Sikh Coalition Condemns U.S. Defense Secretary’s Remarks on Grooming Standards

The Sikh Coalition has expressed “anger and deep concern” over remarks made by the U.S. Secretary of Defense earlier this week in Quantico, Virginia, regarding grooming and uniform standards in the military. The post Sikh Coalition Condemns U.S. Defense Secretary’s Remarks on Grooming Standards appeared first on Sikh Siyasat News.