Anmol Narang
U.S. Army, 2020-present

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Anmol Narang
U.S. Army, 2020-present

Description

Anmol Narang, a child of Sikh immigrants from India, became the first observant Sikh to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point in June 2020. Sikh religious beliefs prohibit shearing hair, so while Sikhs had graduated from West Point before, military guidelines prevented them from observing their religious beliefs.  Narang could tie her hair in a bun, allowing her to observe her religion while attending West Point.  Upon induction into the U.S. Army, Second Lieutenant Narang said, “I have never worked harder for anything in my life. Being a Sikh woman is a very important part of my identity and if my experience can play a small role in being an inspiration for others ... that will be wonderful.” After graduation, Narang completed her Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and reported in January 2021 to her first assignment at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

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“Anmol Narang
U.S. Army, 2020-present,” The Military Women's Memorial - Exhibits , accessed March 29, 2024, https://mwm.omeka.net/items/show/28.