The Story of One Soldier Challenging Military Uniforms Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi, an American Sikh. In 2009, the Army granted him a special exception—making him the first Sikh to win permission to serve while still wearing his turban and beard. ( Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi ) Produced by Cassie Jones and Arwa Gunja Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC