Chirag Veer Singh Sarao has become the first keshdhari Sikh American to join the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Appointed on April 4, he received a religious accommodation on June 20 allowing him to maintain his Sikh articles of faith. Sarao began six-week military training on June 24 after achieving academic and leadership milestones.
Chirag Veer Singh Sarao has become the first Keshdhari Sikh American to join the US Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, according to the American Sikh Council.
A Keshdhari Sikh maintains unshorn hair (kesh) and a beard as articles of faith. Sarao was appointed to the academy on April 4 and was granted a religious accommodation on June 20, allowing him to serve while keeping his articles of faith and preserving his religious identity.
Began training on June 24
Sarao officially joined the US Air Force Academy on June 24, the academy's In-Processing Day (I-Day), and is currently undergoing a six-week boot camp.
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