Well, it seems like this is just one of the many "rights" that are lost upon joining the military. I mean, they have to wear uniforms too.
As to whether they should defer to the country's culture, well, if the military judges that wearing veils will help win hearts and minds (potentially stopping the recruitment of guerillas), then its a good thing from a strategic standpoint.
If a civilan female journalist is told to wear the veil or not get the interview, then she can either defer or ring up her boss to explain why they won't have a story.
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