US military allows first turbaned soldier into active service

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Updated October 29, 2009 12:59:32

For the first time, a Sikh will be allowed to serve in the US army, and wear his turban and beard.

Captain Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi has been granted a special religious exemption. But the Pentagon insists the decision does not set a precedent.

Presenter: Lily Yan
Speaker: George Wright, a US Amry spoke man; Captain Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi, an Americian Sikh army officer; Amardeep Singh, Program Director of The Sikh Coalition in the US, Amandeep Sidhu, McDermott Will & Emery

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