The Marine Corps has said its strict grooming standards are in place to ensure uniformity and safety. But lawyers for Toor, Milaap Singh Chahal, Aekash Singh and Jaskirat Singh argue that the ...

AMBALA: United States of America's Marine Corps (USMC) Sikh soldier Sukhbir Singh Toor, who is the first serving Sikh soldier in the forces, has been promoted to the rank of Captain from ...

Left: Capt. Sukhbir Singh Toor is seeking less restrictive religious accommodation so that he and other Sikh Americans can practice their faith while serving as an active duty U.S. Marine Corps ...

The remaining party in the lawsuit, Marine Corps Capt. Sukhbir Singh Toor, is seeking accommodation so he can serve in a combat zone. In defending the service, Justice Department lawyers have ...

Jaskirat Singh (third from right) stands in formation with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, at a graduation ceremony at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Aug. 11, 2023.

At his Marine Corps graduation, Pfc. Jaskirat Singh hugs Lt. Col. Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi, founder of the Sikh American Veterans Alliance. Pfc. Singh is wearing a turban, beard, unshorn hair and a ...

Sikh Marine Officer filed a lawsuit against the Corps saying they were being forced to choose between staying in the service or following their faith.

Marine Corps Capt. Sukhbir Singh Toor. (Photo courtesy the Sikh Coalition) Two Sikh men can keep their beards when they enlist in the Marine Corps, according to a federal appeals court.