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Simranpreet Singh Lamba

Simran Preet Singh  has become the US Army’s first enlisted Sikh soldier in about 30 years to go through basic combat training without having to shed his turban and other articles of faith. 

Before him, two Sikhs joined the Army as medical officers earlier this year. But Lamba is the first enlisted man since the policy barring religious articles of clothing.

Lamba said his black turban, full beard, unshorn hair and religious beliefs posed no problems during his ten weeks of training.

During training, he wore a camouflage turban under his Kevlar helmet.