Air Force Allows For Turbans, Hijabs And Beards In Dress Code Update

The Air Force has updated its policy to allow religious accommodations for apparel like turbans and beards, affecting groups such as Sikh and Muslim airmen. The new guidelines streamline the approval process, allowing waivers for neat and conservative religious apparel. Reviews are required within 30 days in the U.S. and 60 days elsewhere. Men can grow beards up to 2 inches for religious reasons, and headwear must match uniform colors. The Sikh coalition views this as a positive step towards religious freedom and equality in the Air Force.

What groups are primarily affected by the Air Force's updated policy on religious accommodations?

• Atheist and Agnostic airmen

• Sikh and Muslim airmen

• Christian and Jewish airmen

• Buddhist and Hindu airmen

What is the expected timeframe for reviewing accommodation requests within the United States?

• 15 days

• 30 days

• 45 days

• 60 days

According to the updated policy, what is the maximum length allowed for beards grown for religious reasons?

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

• 2 inches

• 1 inch

What must headwear, such as turbans and hijabs, match according to the new Air Force policy?

• The color of the airman's hair

• The colors of an assigned uniform

• The color of the airman's belt

• The color of the airman's shoes

How does the Sikh coalition view the updated Air Force policy?

• As irrelevant to their community

• As a neutral change with no impact

• As a step forward toward equality and religious freedom

• As a step backward for religious freedom