Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive to eliminate diversity initiatives has led to significant historical content being flagged for deletion, including thousands of images of Black soldiers, female service members, and iconic military moments. This purge, part of complying with an executive order from President Trump, has reportedly seen over 26,000 images marked for removal, with estimates suggesting the true number could surpass 100,000 across all military-related content. This chaotic compliance has not only affected diversity programs but has also spurred confusion over the preservation of military history, causing fears about the erasure of important cultural memories.
"The Pentagon's DEI purge, ordered by Secretary Pete Hegseth, is not merely targeting diversity programs but is also leading to the erasure of historical images and records."
"Over 26,000 images connected to diversity initiatives have been flagged for removal, raising concerns about the preservation of military history and representation."
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