While the Sikh soldiers are having to fight protracted legal battles against the US government for their right to wear turbans while doing their military duty, a turbaned Sikh has emerged as the face of multiculturalism in the Australian Army. An army reservist, Officer Cadet Satbir Singh Kahlon has been hailed as the poster boy […]

While the Sikh soldiers are having to fight protracted legal battles against the US government for their right to wear turbans while doing their military duty, a turbaned Sikh has emerged as the face of multiculturalism in the Australian Army.

An army reservist, Officer Cadet Satbir Singh Kahlon has been hailed as the poster boy of diversity in the Australian Army after he has been featured in couple of videos showcasing multiculturalism in the organisation.

Satbir, who arrived in Australia in 2002 from India, would get up early to tie his turban during his training at Kapooka, in order to be in his proper attire.

“I have to tie my turban in the morning. They give me the flexibility. They were more than happy to give me additional time to tie turban. What I used to do is wake up a little bit early. It’s a two way street,” says Satbir in the video.

Satbir, who arrived in Australia in 2002 from India, would get up early to tie his turban during his training at Kapooka, in order to be in his proper attire.

“I have to tie my turban in the morning. They give me the flexibility. They were more than happy to give me additional time to tie turban. What I used to do is wake up a little bit early. It’s a two way street,” says Satbir in the video.

Source- sbs.com