Service, commitment, and the people behind the uniform.
Read sourced accounts of Sikhs serving in the armed forces of different countries. These profiles preserve the date and rank reported by the source; a historical profile does not imply that the person still holds that role today.
A January 2023 U.S. Army profile follows Simratpal Singh’s path through West Point and military service, and his effort to serve while observing his Sikh faith. The interview offers a personal perspective on belonging, professional commitment, and religious accommodation. Rank and career details belong to the date of the original profile.
Canada’s Department of National Defence profiles Kanwar Nijjer’s experience in the Canadian Armed Forces, from naval acoustics work to a support and recruiting role. He discusses shipboard friendships, family support, and his Sikh identity. This is an established career profile; its rank and service-length details should not be treated as current.
Some are historical accounts. Each shows the source date. We do not turn an older promotion, expedition, or service story into a claim about someone’s current rank or active-duty status.
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