that is your choice and you should be willing to live with the consequences. That was in June 2020. Walmart does very surprising things, Angel. U.S. News May 19, 2021 / 3:00 AM Sailors sue U.S. Navy for religious exemption to have beards By Pamela Manson Airman 1st Class Harpreetinder Singh Bajwa is the first active-duty airman permitted. They are required to keep it neatly tied in a hairnet or keep it trimmed. The Army Times has since reported that a soldier at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri was granted permission to grow a beard in accordance with heathenry. So if it wasn't a problem for them, why should it be for others as long as it did not endanger those around them. Does a mustache or hair make me a better soldier, no, but would help the morale in the services! Then there's the avoidance of wine and grapes and the cleanliness/atonement rituals. Abdul Rahman Gaitan became the first Muslim airman to be granted the exemption in observance of the tenets of his faith. "In observance of your Heathen, Norse Pagan faith, you may wear a beard, in accordance with Army uniform and grooming standards for soldiers with approved religious accommodations provided in. INCLUDING HI RISK PEDIATRIC FC AND NEONATAL NURSERY He asked chaplains he knew who worked in the Pentagon if they knew anyone who might be able to do something, to help him move his request forward. What I do find completely offensive is that this soldiers defense of growing a beard is to claim taking a vow before God and providing no evidence that they are fulfilling all the requirements of that vow. A whip on their backs when they forget their place in society, and clear 0 tolerance for them speaking a word or raising a hand against an actual citizen ever in their life even when they are old and grey and kept contained in "homes" to more easily dispose of them when their use has ended.These would do much to improve our military as we need to stop glorifying them and start putting them at the bottom rung of society as the lowest of the low. When in a MOPP environment hair can leak, leaving little choice but to get the antidote as fast as possible. Unitsf. Doesnt make it wrong or right, just difficult to deal with. And if its ok with you; Id like to add to the end of it. That's why they all use electric razors. Best words Ive heard in a long time. At first, he removed his turban and shaved his facial hair knowing that he wouldnt be able to get away with them until he was officially granted approval. I also wonder about your age a bit (or at least your maturity level) due to the name comment. In 2017, grooming standards in the military were updated to better accommodate the faith practices of religious soldiers, primarily Muslims and Sikhs, whose faith requires they keep facial hair. I totally agree get him out of office pronto. Bad or No Credit? Retired SGM. Well I can tell you this I hope with great hope that you decide to grow up and get educated and expand that lump 3 feet above your ass and use it for more then a hat rack. The idiots that want to be in the military will soon learn that when he needs to use a chemical protection mask he is a dead man because the mask wont seal. I was out for 88 days and decided to return to the Navy, Now, nothing changed, When I tried to use my Educational benefits, I was DISAPROVED!!!!! If prescribed medications are needed to alleviate that problem, then it SHOULD be included as a DISABILITY percentage, and freely given at discharge or retirement, PERIOD! Douglas Carver, a Southern Baptist minister who is the former chief chaplain for. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". I mean hell, since before I started school, my nickname was, and still is Mink or Minky. Your last sentence is spot-on. Kesh, or uncut hair is one of the five religious requirements of baptized Sikhs. There is no more pride of country, Reimplementing the draft is long overdue. Unfortunately, the U.S. military can make it difficult for many religious groups to continue thepractice while serving their country. All excuses and no drive/no focus. The Air Force has granted several airmen permission to wear beards, turbans and the hijab for religious reasons in recent years. You may see someone promoted who cannot do their existing job and may not even be able to read or write coherently. He said he researched for six months because he knew if he was wrong on anything, down to the periods at the ends of the sentences, the Army was going to use that as a reason to deny my request. He finally spoke to his unit chaplain about his decision in November 2019. I had to wear a adoft Hitler mustache for 22 yrs, which looked like crap! Additionally, allowing airmen to wear sister-service patches in their current color configuration influences cohesiveness and pride while assigned to joint organizations.. If there is a wounded soldier on the battlefield, it takes at least two soldiers to get him to safety and treat him. Thanks for giving me a Vietnam Vet something to think about. While that battle was won, and DiPietro said he was sincerely thankful for everyone who helped me and counseled me throughout this process. The experience has made him rethink his future in the Army. lice out in the field? Both are highly justifiable, but if a white man's issues are going to be more important than the uncomfortable problem black men have, then NEITHER should be approved. How worthless to have their cry baby rooms to go when they get stressed out. WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Female Soldiers may now wear dreadlocks and male Soldiers whose religious faith requires beards and turbans may now seek permanent accommodation. Do we want pretty boys defending us, or manly looking men. I just felt utterly compelled that this is what I was being called to do.. As we all should be aware of, the mustache and its flashiness gave a chest up presentation when presenting yourself to the civilian community .in full dress. It helps to have a god on our side, no matter who we work for. Mybe he's gotten a little better. If you need a longer mustache or Beard to build your moral so you can feel better about your sissy self then you have more problems than your prissy hair will fix. And a box of Godiva chocolates would perfectly complement it. It was also my dad's nickname, and I am proud to carry it. Its part of uniform regs.. You know this if youre retired. Stay ALIVE and healthy. I noticed that by praying, I found strength, he explained. Within two days of the Army's rollout of new hair and grooming standards primarily for female soldiers, a petition calling for the service to allow male soldiers to grow beards has gotten more . Meanwhile, commanders have some new guidelines for mandatory behavioral training. The in the early 1980s that all went away.. then in the the mid 1990s gang tattoos, face and hand tattoos kept people out. So in real-life situations, there is going to be less than a perfect seal, said Eric Baxter, a lawyer with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. In Afghanistan, meanwhile, Hopper keeps his waiver on him at all times in case any superiors question the facial feature he refers to as a sacred and defining feature of masculine men. Regulations specify a beard can be no longer than 2 inches in length. When evaluating the sincerity of a soldiers articulated belief, the GCMCA will consider the credibility of the application and the circumstances of the request, Esper wrote. "This request is based on . BTWthere are plenty of black muslimsnot everything is about color. Listen to these young people. Appeal! Of course that was 27 years ago, in the real Navy. I could agree and disagree on this response. TRENDING: Bad or No Credit? If so, should the military allow all soldiers to keep beards, regardless of religious affiliation? You must be related to cousin It, Angel. Speak to the Israelites and say to them: If a man or woman wants to make a special vow, a vow of dedication to the Lord as a Nazirite During the entire period of their Nazirite vow, no razor may be used on their head. The request came after policy changes in 2017 that allow a soldier's brigade-level commander to approve a request to receive religious exemptions to grow out their hair. Sikhs are allowed to wear beards and turbans because it actually is a religious requirement of their faith that they do so. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our. Your email address will not be published. I have Medicare and Tricare for my prescription that my doctor prescribed.. 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Similar to the Space Forces policies unveiled earlier this week, airmen will now be able to grow mustaches an additional one-fourth of an inch. A soldier wanting such things, or wanting at all is to me a reason to put a bullet in the head of the unruly and dangerous element in a unit that must be devoid of all individuality. It's been many decades since I was in school, and the kids back then were at least creative about it. It might even make them jealous. The Navy allowed beards beginning in 1970, only to reverse the policy in the mid-1980s a directive that was soon followed by the Coast Guard. While beards are a part of Heathen tradition and can be a part of personal observance, they are not required to demonstrate the values of Forn Sidr. But I couldnt use my Benifits. He re-formatted and re-submitted the request in December. DiPietro joined Junior ROTC in high school and enlisted into the Army after graduation as a Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. What about the Army? Beards don't grow over our eyes, and we don't comb them up on our faces. The hair curls back into the skin and causes bumps. In 2019, Sgt. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. password. Were the Navy and Marines to allow beards for active service personnel when in uniforms, it could have a wider impact on the issue. While we cannot speak to the specifics of any particular case, religious accommodation can be disapproved if it is determined that the request is not based on a sincerely held religious belief or if the accommodation would create a specific hazard that cannot be reasonably mitigated.. He then filed a lawsuit against the Defense Department to gain permission to peacefully follow through with his faith requirements. Im now 64 and if they called me back today, I would go as long as there were real commanders in charge and not one of these WOKE Generals on TV. He never saw him again, but from that point on, he knew he wanted to serve. This is important because, in an emergency, if you grab a gas mask, there is no guarantee it is going to fit. WHY DO YOU THINK WE ARE BETTER THAN ALL THOSE PEOPLE! A cynic might believe that a white Christian male exercising his religious freedom in the military is somehow more acceptable to some than people of other faiths doing the exact same thing. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. (Sgt. First, you chide someone for not liking transgender (that is his opinion) then you attempt to argue a lame argument defending your liberal left wing crap! Oh, and ministers as well. Thank GOD I had commanders with your spirit and laser focus to win, no matter what task given. But the Army made policy changes in 2017 that made it easier for soldiers to receive religious exemptions to grow out their hair or beards by allowing the soldiers brigade-level commander to approve the request. If a poorly fitted mask cause a casualty, distraction or interference to the completion of an objective, then his personal choices are a detriment to others. Women service members should have had relaxed hair styles long ago. Heres why they shouldnt be. Disrespectful to what the military stands for. Just let the men grow beards or don't. Militaries around the world have varying policies . Religion should be left out of the workplace. They are not allowed to go out and buy their own. My husband did the same thing but where it kept messing him up was time in service as when you were out it was considered active reserve which goes to time served. Us Wiccans did that for many centuries, and it works like a charm. I DESIGNED AND BUILT PULMONARY FUNCTION UNITS AT A COUPLE OF HOSPITALS, Thanks Jay. Thats fine but his career is over. In 2018, as a response to the Department of the Army's 2017 ruling to allow the growth of beards in accordance with religious traditions as an exception to Army Regulation 670-1, a soldier assigned to the 795th Military Police Battalion was given authorization to grow a beard in observance of his heathen faith. Here, a coalition service member maintains security during a patrol with. Sikh soldiers seeking to preserve religious traditions, Heathens hold religious services rooted in Norse paganism aboard aircraft carrier, Army denies soldiers request to grow beard in observance of Flying Spaghetti Monster religion, Interior designers remodel Jack Teixeiras camo bedroom monstrosity, Drop and give me a Guinness World Record! The uniformed service is the place to get both and more to be successful in life. And I repeat again, I respect the Christians who wish to be Nazarites, regardless of whether they have a beard or not and have been well trained, they will be good soldiers both for the country and for God, all be blessed. He provided the chaplain with a memo he drafted in which he requested his religious accommodation. Published Jul 30, 2021 11:57 AM EDT. The only bigot is you!!! I would have gotten back to you sooner but this area has been without power since Wednesday due to storms. DiPietro is one of the first known U.S. service members to receive a religious exemption from hair standards due to their Christian faith, although in recent years the various service branches have granted exemptions for Sikhs, Muslims, and even Norse pagans in the ranks. Somebody has to stay home, and tend the fort. She covers operations, policy, personnel, leadership and other issues affecting service members. So I'm speaking from what I've seen during my years in the Army. Your DNA will show you are either a male or female! MACV SOG. They can finish their education while SERVING THEIR COUNTRY! My best friend is gay and he is one of many I would like to have protecting me in a fox hole when I am asleep. Did it ever occur to you there might be a different reason for it? His life had been changed, and in the spring of 2019, he prayed to ask God what he could do to recognize what you have done in my life., I want to show my love for you, DiPietro recalled praying. I am now 80 years old annd have diffiiculty walking because of joint pains.. 20 years ago, Switchfoot unleashed the riff that changed Christian rock, LAs Atheist Street Pirates go national in efforts to remove illegal religious signs, 60 years on, Kings Letter from Birmingham Jail relevant as ever, say faith leaders, Yes, Virginia, the Constitution does separate church and state. Sikhs dont cut their hair and beards out of respect for the God-given form. To sign that contract with the U.S. gov is fo forever surrender your citizenship, from that moment on you are property of the U.S. and every actual citzen who makes their own way in society rather then selling themselves into slavery for security in the form of food,shelter, medical,dental, and the fraternity of the most well armed militant cult on the Earth. Having a beard in the U.S. military can be difficult due to its ban on facial hair while in uniform. He married a woman hed been dating for years, but when she was pregnant with their first child, she left. I made a mistake in my above comment. :D. My response was to the article saying there are already men in the military who are allowed facial hair. I respect it of course that they have the right but I understand that the practice belongs to the Jewish religion. As for women, hair hanging down, braids, any thought to the safety hazards that is going to cost? Sgt. I used to shave with cold water in my pot (helmet liner) in the field with a Commanders will incorporate everything into their unit training plans and use assessments to keep track of risk areas, though when, where and how training is done is up to them. This new exception will inspire new recruits to join our military because it ties them a bit closer to the sleek and sharpness of the uniform. Non-Sikh personnel are allowed to grow whiskers and mustaches, with the only regulation being that they "will be of moderate length". As Carl pointed out, there are many non-combat positions, and I, foolishly it seems, believed that would go without saying. He joined the Army the same day he turned 18 years old in 2010, about seven years before the service allowed religious exemptions. He is believed to be the first turbaned Sikh to receive such an accommodation, though his lawyers have criticized the strict standards put in place by the Marine Corps. no sorry, a soldier MUST use US Government approved equipment. Facial hair regulations wont make or break the military but diversity, inclusion and equity (DIE) will break the military because the next step is promotions based on gender, chosen gender, biological gender, race and perceived racial status (oppressed or oppressor) and not ability, attitude, experience and performance. Now 24 years later, we are right back to the beginning. The gas masks are made to fit tightly against your face, and they can do that if there is a beard blocking it from a complete seal or a hairbun that does not allow the straps to be pulled tightly. Jacob DiPietro, a cargo specialist with the Florida Army Reserves 489th Transportation Company (Seaport Operations), was approved for a religious exemption to the Army hair standards this week. Religious accommodations. Now, two years after filing that formal request, hes finally been approved. The issue has always been related to the use of gas masks. rank of Brig. For decades, U.S. military leaders have prohibited service members from growing beards, arguing that facial hair not only disrupts a clean, professional appearance, but also interferes with the. "A religious practice may be an action, behavior, or course of conduct constituting an individual expression of religious beliefs, regardless of whether the practice is compelled by, or central. If the Biden Clown Circus has its way the military branches just might be required to have 51% female composition and would exclude males from enlisting until that goal is met. DiPietro remembered thinking how he expected it to be more difficult to get approval. Other facets of the federal government and first-responder organizations could be impacted. Now, though, mums the word from internet commenters. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: U.S. Army to Allow Christian Soldier to Grow Beard, Dylan Mulvaney: God Didn't Make a Mistake With Me. For the first time, the Army will allow a Christian soldier to break their long-standing dress code and grooming standards and grow facial hair while serving. I bet Amy would look good in a mink, flugo. Capt. US Army grants first ever religious exemption to Christian soldier to allow him to keep beard and grow hair long https://t.co/kts9VO2SSQ. The Army takes pride in sustaining a culture where all personnel are treated with dignity and respect and not discriminated against based on race, color, religion, gender and national origin, Cathy Brown Vandermaarel, an Army spokeswoman, told Army Times when asked about the decision to deny Hoskins request. He spent months working on his formal request, knowing that the Army would look for any reason at all to deny the request. I served 21 years of continus service , but 21 is 21 !!. It's very distracting and uncomfortable. The new rules permit religious accommodations for beards, but they may not be longer than 2 inches unless rolled or tied up. Or should everyone follow the same regulations, regardless of faith? However, we are not actively promoting a trend in this direction or seeking to normalize it.. The document was originally issued in 2009 and updated this month. You can see what the new tattoo policy is here. It wasnt really what he wanted to do, he said, so he quickly moved into another job as a cargo specialist. For DiPietro, observing the Nazarite vow is a way to show his love of God. It also could affect Wiccans and others who may obtain tattoos or piercings for religious reasons. In that same vein, these new policies are designed to flatten processes. I just felt utterly compelled that this is what I was being called to do., By You should have shaved this morning." I served as aan Air Force med tex fr 3yrs 4monthe 25days 6bhougrsqd 30 minutes x r p ok roximxately,.. In 2015, however, the U.S. officially recognized the religion. forgot Di Liscia had been granted a no-shave chit in 2018 as a morale measure. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. However, Forn Sidr of America does not support their views or their expression of Heathenry. You must appeal that decision. There are many religious reasons why people might choose to grow a beard. Here is there reason. | We should make those sadistic Kings and presidents who declare war be the ones who fight them. Mandatory SHARP training must be conducted face-to-face using Army Training Network materials and with the help of a credentialed SHARP expert. Hair buns? The look of the U.S. Army is about to get a facelift. At that level, that particular officer will have in-house access to experienced chaplains and Army attorneys to consult on the decision. Religious minorities need not be placed in a position of choosing between their faith and public service. . Black men have always had shaving and facial bumping problems. The answer might be, allowed if Soldier 'pays' for a new type of 'secure' over gas mask for people with beards (who knows what the future will bring). Soldiers with a religious accommodation may wear a turban or under . RELATED: Sikh American soldiers continue to campaign for right to wear beard, turban. Every soldier needs to be treated as the slaves of the south a mere two centuries ago. he cannot be deployed if the safety equipment he may need cannot be safely used. I returned all equipment s that he used like bed, ,,, cane,,wheelchairr( manual/ motorized))) etc to VA. . For instance the Military Regs do not allow beards or hairbuns for women if there is a chance they can be sent into combat where gas and chemicals can be used. All rights reserved. In short, it is honoring the pillars of heathenism, our ancestors and ancient gods and way of life.. Dioes VA do that?. Oh and dark chocolate please. In 2021 the Air Force began allowing female service members to wear their hair in a single braid, double braid, or ponytail that can go down to the bottom of their shoulder blades. After Vietnam when I started flying jets the beard had to go, but I NEVER met the one stripe down from your nose standard for my mustache as I was always out of regs. When those changes were made, internet commenters far and wide were quick to point out that the facial hair ban serves a legitimate safety purpose. Braggs must still shave regularly and is asking for a religious exemption. Every transfer of duty station would start a whole thing about when he rotates again and when he was eligible for retirement. Some 100,000 soldiers died due to chemical gas during that conflict. While the Navy has granted religious exemptions in the past, they have not always held. I feel like theres still a culture that is, truthfully, fearful and hating towards that which is different., As for other soldiers who are serious about their religious obligations but are scared to ask for an exception to policy, DiPietro urged them to do their research beforehand. I couldnt have said it any better. Religious beards in the military were allowed in 2017, but the process to be granted that right takes a bit of time. With 6 yrs Army, and 15 yrs in the Navy.. That seed was planted early in my life, DiPietro said. 1st Class Benjamin Hopper, a 34-year-old Alabama native and member of the Nevada Army Guards 3665th Ordnance Company, was granted the waiver following a lengthy review process that concluded with the Armys acknowledgement of his sincerity as a heathen. Once I present my memorandum for record and cite all of the applicable regulations and directives, the focus on the beard tends to go away, for the most part, he said in the release. In some circumstances though, it can be best to keep it to ourselves. If you want to maul and mutilate your body, have at it! Among the virtues beautifully etched in stained-glass in the Australian War Memorial's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are courage, loyalty, patriotism, common sense, and highest of all self . His chaplain then passed it to the company commander and first sergeant, who DiPietro said were amazing and supported the request. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Hopefully, someday, we will see the acceptance of beards in the military. His third grade teacher was in the Marine Corps Reserve and was quickly called away from teaching, DiPietro said. I had 33yrs and worked after I was 65 and the place I worked provide health insurance and I could not qualify for TRI-CARE, now i WANT TO RETIRE AND I HAVE TO PAY A PENALTY FOR NOT HAVING PART B. Rutner said DiPietros request to wear a beard and uncut hair was being approved and noted that there was no specific hazard identified by allowing it. Rank, Time in grade, Time in service and paid for 21 yrs of service It was like I took a LONG vacation.. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Chaplains cannot officially approve or deny requests, but recommendations based on perceived sincerity can be made on the service members behalf. I said, Oh, this is it, DiPietro recounted. I'm a retired Army female. The . The facial hair restrictions have merit!. DiPietro). Its makes me sick that the VA has to pay for transgender surgeries. both of which inspire unit confidence and morale. The first such accommodation came in 2017 following years of beard-exemption requests and legal pressure from Sikh soldiers seeking to preserve religious traditions while wearing a U.S. uniform. Maybe there are too bulky for a soldier to carry. Check out your local wounded warriors. Wounded in 68. "There is no religious requirement for beards in Heathenry," the post read. He is retired, already done his time, he earned the right to his uniform. Copyright 1977 - 2023 Universal Life Church Ministries. Now they both work at a hospital at a USAF base in this country, him as a civilian, since he's retired. If the only reason is because of the masks fitting and they are willing to take that chance just get rid of the rule completely.

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