Amid a review of defense content aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) references, the Pentagon has restored webpages celebrating Black veterans and notable diverse military groups. Defense officials revealed that the review removed various materials, citing a conformity with the previous administration's policies. Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot stated the department honors veterans based solely on their service, not race or ethnicity. However, officials acknowledged that the review process may have been too rushed, inadvertently disregarding important historical contexts by classifying certain terms too broadly.
Earlier, Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot emphasized the Defense Department’s commitment to honoring veterans solely based on their service records without focusing on race or other characteristics.
Two Defense Department officials indicated that the recent content review removed diverse representation without fully considering the nuances of historical contributions from various groups.
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