Latest "religious waiver" stories

Airman 1st Class Sunjit Rathour was the first Sikh airman to receive a religious accommodation, and may grow his beard and wear his turban while in uniform. A policy-focused team within the Air Force is considering the merits of a pilot program to study beard wear. (Alexander Goad/Air Force)

Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research

The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

Airman becomes the first Muslim to be granted service’s beard waiver for observing religion

The airman with the 821st Contingency Response Squadron was granted the exemption after waiting years for approval.

4 years ago