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Pentagon Halts Cultural Months, Prioritizes Military Unity

2/1/2025

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The Department of Defense, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, has put a stop to using official resources for cultural awareness months, prioritizing unity in its military mission. This move echoes President Trump's executive order against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, shifting the emphasis from identity to the character of service members.

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The Department of Defense, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, has put a stop to using official resources for cultural awareness months, prioritizing unity in its military mission. This move echoes President Trump's executive order against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, shifting the emphasis from identity to the character of service members.