The U.S. Army has decided not to recruit at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards, which has drawn criticism for its implications regarding diversity efforts within the military. An anonymous Army recruiter highlighted the event's significance for talent acquisition, labeling the Pentagon's choice as detrimental. An active-duty general expressed strong frustration, comparing the decision to a racist exclusion. The Department of Defense has faced scrutiny for rolling back diversity programs, with Under Secretary Pete Hegseth arguing for a focus on unity rather than diversity as a strength of the military.
This is one of the most talent-dense events we do, one Army recruiter told Military.com on condition of anonymity. Our footprint there has always been significant. We need the talent.
It's fing racist, the person told Military.com. For the Army now, it's Blacks need not apply' and it breaks my heart.
I think the single dumbest phrase in military history is our diversity is our strength, he said. I think our strength is our unity.
And we will treat everyone equally. We will treat everyone with fairness. We will treat everyone with respect.
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