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Afghanistan / God / Singh / 240 9th Engineer Battalion #1173879

CBS Evening News for Friday, May 13, 2016
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American military traditions sometimes stand in violation of religious obligations. This week the Citadel of public military college in South Carolina said it will not allow a female student to wear a. Muslim Headscarf but in sharp contrast to that the Pentagon has surrendered to a Sikh U.S. Army captain who must wear a beard and turban to serve both God and country. Don Dahler. Introduces us as the sun rises over Fort Belvoir Army base in Virginia. Officers of the 240 9th Engineer Battalion pla...
Reporter(s):
Don Dahler
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00:02:55

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