The Army Made an Exception for His Sacred Tradition

A Native American U.S. Army officer received a religious accommodation allowing him to wear long hair and eagle feathers with his military uniform.
For many Native American traditions, hair and eagle feathers can carry deep spiritual and cultural meaning. In this case, the accommodation was individually approved through the Army's religious-accommodation process.
It was not a blanket rule for every Native American soldier—but it became an important moment in the recognition of religious and cultural practices within the U.S. military. �
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