Air Force troop OK'd to wear braid, symbol of indigenous heritage
An indigenous Airman was awarded a religious accomodation for his Kanien'keha:ka faith after two years of fighting.
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An indigenous Airman was awarded a religious accomodation for his Kanien'keha:ka faith after two years of fighting.
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — When Connor Crawn joined the Air Force, he had no idea what impact he’d have. In 2020, Connor Crawn graduated from Indian River High School. Although an Antwerp native, he is a member of the Saint Regis Mohawk (Haudenosaunee) Tribe. He grew up to embrace his Native American heritage and culture. […]
An Indigenous airman, who had to cut his braids when first joining the Air Force two years ago, is now one of the first in the service to receive a religious waiver allowing him to grow longer hair in accordance with his heritage.