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According to Independent.co Muslim women in the US military are now allowed to wear Hijabs in combat. As long as the material is flame resistant. The new regulations also allow men to wear turbans and beard in most cases. However if the head coverings causes a "specific, concrete hazard... that cannot be mitigated by reasonable measures." So basically if the hijab or turban creates a safety hazard the soldiers must remove. The hijab and turbans have to be made from dull materials and must match the color of their uniforms. Soldiers who wear head coverings and beards must have it approved by a lower command level. This is a step in the right direction for civil rights in the military.
US Soldier wearing turban
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