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Joseph J. Heck: “It is my understanding that there is still within the DODI a presumptive ban on members of the Sikh religion from…”

On the recordJanuary 28, 2014
It is my understanding that there is still within the DODI a presumptive ban on members of the Sikh religion from joining, from having to give up their articles of faith.
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Joseph J. Heck
Nevada

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Joe Heck addresses issues faced by Sikh members in the military regarding religious accommodations.

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