Defense department agrees to allow Muslim cadets to wear hijabs

[Truthmatters]

Do you know more Muslim have died fighting for the US than the number of muslim behind 9/11 ? - Yahoo! Answers

 

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Humayun S. M. Khan (1976 - 2004) - Find A Grave Memorial


He was born in the United Arab Emirates, and moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, at age 2. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1996 and the University of Virginia in 2000. He lived in Bristow, Virginia, and was an ordnance officer with the Germany-based 201st Forward Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division. He died in a suicide car bombing at the main gates of his base. His unit was charged with the day-to-day security and maintenance of the camp. When an orange-colored taxi drove toward them, he ordered his soldiers to "hit the dirt." He walked toward the car, motioning for it to stop. A makeshift bomb inside it exploded, killing him and two Iraqi civilians in addition to the two suicide bombers. Ten soldiers and six Iraqi citizens were also wounded. During his three months in Iraq, he helped put Iraqi civilians to work for $5 an hour patrolling the streets of Baquba under the U.S. Army. The program, dubbed the United States-Iraq Sponsorship Program, was intended to help combat high unemployment and provide the local population with security and peace. He was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.

 

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Corp Kareem Rashad S Khan (1987 - 2007) - Find A Grave Memorial


Birth: Feb. 12, 1987
Neptune City
Monmouth County
New Jersey, USA
Death: Aug. 6, 2007, Iraq

Cpl. Kareem R. Khan, 20, of Manahawkin, N.J.; was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.; died Aug. 6 in Baqubah, Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. Also killed were Staff Sgt. Jacob M. Thompson, Sgt. Nicholas A. Gummersall and Cpl. Juan M. Alcantara. Kareem graduated from Southern Regional High School and enrolled in the district's Air Force Junior ROTC program. During his one year in the program, he proved himself to be a solid student and citizen. He also wanted to show that not every Muslim was a fanatic and that some would risk their lives for America. He was sent to Iraq in July 2006, after spending a year at Fort Lewis near Tacoma, Washington. At the end of his tour, Kareem was considering re-enlisting or going to medical school. His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart and Army Commendation Medal. His family received a purple heart, a bronze star, and a good conduct medal he received during his tour of duty.

 

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Spec Omead Hossein Razani (1984 - 2004) - Find A Grave Memorial


Birth: Dec. 18, 1984
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Death: Aug. 27, 2004, Iraq

Spc. Omead H. Razani of Los Angeles California began the transition from adolescence to adulthood by weighing his career options and focusing on personal development and self-exploration. He had an interest in medicine and was vigorously devoted to physical fitness, yet he was deep and reflective with an interest in philosophy and justice. Omead was a young man with a strong sense of independence who placed a high value in finding his own path in life. His love for adventure, his interest in medicine, his eagerness to help people, his desire to gain real experience before college, and his steadfast sense of independence led him to enlist with the Army as a medic before his 18th birthday. He returned from South Korea to Los Angeles on vacation in January of 2004. At that time, his father enrolled him in classes so that he would be able to continue his paramedic training upon the completion of his tour. They also looked at prospective colleges together. Omead was scheduled to return home in July of 2004. One month prior to completion of his assignment, he received an order that the 2nd Infantry Division was to be redeployed to Iraq. As a result of what is known as a stop-loss order, which prevents soldiers from leaving the Army or retiring, Omead had no choice but to go to Iraq for a tour that could last anywhere from one to three years. While treating an injured soldier in battle he received a fatal shot to his head. He died immediately. By bravely rushing into battle to treat the wounded, Omead Razani gave up his life while attempting to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. Omead became the first Iranian-American soldier to fall in Iraq. He died in Habbaniyah of non-combat related injuries at age 19. He is survived by his mother, Shala, and his father, Javed.

 

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Sgt Kendall Damon Waters-Bey (1973 - 2003) - Find A Grave Memorial


Birth: Jun. 16, 1973
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Maryland, USA
Death: Mar. 21, 2003

Marine Staff Sgt Waters-Bey was killed in a CH-46E helicopter crash. He was assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corp Air Station, Camp Pendleton, California. Kendall grew up in the row house working-class neighborhood of northeast Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Northern High School where he excelled in swimming and track. Right after graduation, he went into the Marines so he would be able to provide for his son. He was a convert to Islam and served in the first Gulf War. He was a jokester who loved cooking and going fishing with his son. Kendall was always making faces - making people laugh and he loved to barbecue – especially ribs. He leaves behind his wife, Belinda, who serves in the Navy and his 10-year-old son from a previous marriage. (bio by: Brenda N)


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[Unkotare]

You are either missing the point, or think for some reason that many straw men arguments work better than one.

 

[Mr. President]

And they all died wearing the proper uniform

 

[Truthmatters]

You are spitting on people who have died for their country

 

[Moonglow]

I thought this was the regular military.

I would be in strong agreement with the thread if it was. No religious symbols should be allowed on the uniforms. That's one of the reasons they are called "uniforms".

Tell that to the military chaplins which wear a cross on the collar of their uniform, duh.

 

[uscitizen]

I guess the Jewish recruits can wear their little beanies too?

 

[Mr. President]

You are spitting on people who have died for their country

Yeah, that's what I'm doing.

 

[Mr. President]

I guess the Jewish recruits can wear their little beanies too?

We can solve all this by having a DOD sanctioned hat day.

 

[Mr. President]

Tell that to the military chaplins which wear a cross on the collar of their uniform, duh.

Western symbol for non combatant. Chaplains of all religions wear it.

 

[High_Gravity]

I guess the Jewish recruits can wear their little beanies too?

No.

 

[old navy]

The OP is about JROTC. I say again, high school kids take JROTC as an elective.

They are not in the military and they have enough other stuff on their uniforms to make them appear very much UNLIKE a regular military uniform.

 

[gallantwarrior]

Here's another uniform that should win quick approval.

This should be the standard Military uniform for our service women.

If our servicewomen all looked like that, I'd agree.

 

[pinqy]

I guess the Jewish recruits can wear their little beanies too?

No.

Yes, the army allows wear of the kippah.

 

[High_Gravity]

I guess the Jewish recruits can wear their little beanies too?

No.

Yes, the army allows wear of the kippah.

Soldiers are not allowed to wear the Yamikahin uniform.

 

[pinqy]

Tell that to the military chaplins which wear a cross on the collar of their uniform, duh.

Western symbol for non combatant. Chaplains of all religions wear it.

No they don't. Jewish. Chaplains wear a star of David, Muslim chaplains wear a crescent, Buddhist chaplains wear a tantric wheel.

 

[High_Gravity]