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Soldier honors Native American heritage after religious accommodation
« on: June 01, 2024, 10:20:45 am »
 
Soldier honors Native American heritage after religious accommodation
By Jonathan Lehrfeld
 May 31, 2024, 01:39 PM

 
'I wear my feathers in military uniform to represent my fallen soldiers,' Maj. Patrick Sorensen told Military Times. (Sorensen/Facebook)
An Army major is celebrating one year of having earned approval to wear his hair and tribe-specific regalia items in a way that honors his Native American heritage during appropriate service ceremonies.

Maj. Patrick Sorensen, a marketing and operations officer in the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command, shared photos online displaying his longer hair adorned with eagle feathers meant to commemorate fallen soldiers.


In a recent interview, the soldier shared more about the accommodation and the meaning behind the approved hairstyle and regalia.
 
Portions of this interview have been edited for length and clarity.

Can you discuss your background, service history and tribal affiliation?

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2024/05/31/soldier-honors-native-american-heritage-after-religious-accommodation/
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Re: Soldier honors Native American heritage after religious accommodation
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2024, 10:22:48 am »
What if?  What if I were in the Army, and because I'm German extract, would I be able to wear lederhosen as part of my uniform? :whistle:
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The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize. But as it is easy to foresee that, from different causes and from different quarters, much pains will be taken, many artifices employed to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth.  George Washington - Farewell Address
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