re: US Air Force officially OKs beards, turbans, hijabs for religious reasons

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When Christians prayed in school, the Left complained about separating church and state.

Now it dose not matter to them.

Overall, like many above, it is not a huge deal. But also as above, uniforms are to promote uniformity and sense of team. The protective mask issues may also present a problem in certain environments where it matters.

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As an Air Force Veteran we were told that in the event of chemical warfare you are pretty much screwed and the Mask's and suits are very limited in effectually protecting from prolonged exposure.

It's the interaction between service members that concerns me. If i'm interacting with a fellow service member by it an equal, subordinate or superior I will be affected by my life's experiences of prejudices and prejudgments of people if they are not dressed on duty the same way. If I'm dealing with a soldier that needs sort of discipline and he's wearing religious attire will I treat he or she consistent with prescribed military guidelines? Will I go too easy or too hard?

The mission should always come first and I just don't see how this encourages esprit DE corps in the military. Rather the reverse. This will create a dividing issue.