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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Politics
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Pentagon Removes Webpages Celebrating Racial Integration of the Armed Forces
Several webpages that celebrated the armed forces' history of racial integration have been removed from Defense Department websites, TPM has found. An Army webpage from 2008 that lauded the 60th anniversary of President Harry Truman's 1948 integration order has disappeared. It was available as recently as last year, web archives show. One Air Force page devoted to 'breaking barriers' is no longer accessible — and the word 'DEI' appears to have been added to its URL. A page from the Navy's History and Heritage Command that includes a monograph about 'Black Sailors and the Integration of the U.S. Navy' now has a large red banner on top that reads, 'Content on this website has been revised or removed to align with the President's executive orders and DoD priorities in accordance with DoD Instruction 5400.17 'Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes.'' After TPM sent the Pentagon a list of deactivated links that included a Marines page with the URL and an Air Force page about Colin Powell being the first African-American joint chiefs chairman now labeled as 'DEI,' Press Secretary John Ullyot owned the move in a statement. 'As Secretary Hegseth has said, DEI is dead at the Defense Department. Efforts to divide the force — to put one group ahead of another through DEI programs — erode camaraderie and threaten mission execution,' Ullyot wrote. 'We are pleased by the rapid compliance across the Department with the directive removing DEI content from all platforms. In the rare cases that content is removed that is out of the clearly outlined scope of the directive, we instruct components accordingly.' The Pentagon so far seems to have taken a scattershot approach to its task. In addition to having 1.3 million active duty personnel and around 800,000 in the reserve, the Department of Defense also boasts a large presence online. Some pages that were scrubbed — like the Air Force's Colin Powell page that's no longer accessible — continue to be accessible elsewhere on the military's online footprint. It's not a total scrub. There are still many pages that mention or celebrate racial integration that are still online; but the Pentagon appears to have removed a significant portion of them under the anti-DEI order. One page that focuses on 'African American Service and Racial Integration in the U.S. Military' was deactivated when TPM first asked about it in a Monday evening press inquiry. After the inquiry, the page appears to have been restored to the internet. Still, many pages across the branches that celebrated the military's history of desegregation initiatives are no longer available. The Washington Post reported on Monday that a page on a Native American Marine who was captured in a famous image raising an American flag on Iwo Jima was also caught up in the purge; Axios reported Monday that a page on the Navajo Code Talkers had been removed. One website that celebrated the passage of the Civil Rights Act and its effect on the military is no longer accessible, TPM found. Internet archives show that it could be accessed during Trump's first term. Another page, in which a veteran from the late 1940s recalled the process of integration, is also down. One Army page, accessible last year via archive, honored the 75th anniversary of Truman's integration order and its impact on the National Guard. The page is no longer available. The article within quoted one official as saying that change 'ultimately comes from people, not laws.' 'When someone says to me, 'Hey, I would love to see more African Americans in my organization,' my question is, Are you part of the recruiting process?' the person said. 'When it comes to inspiring change, it's on every one of us.'
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
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Ohio National Guard removes DEI content from social media
The Ohio National Guard has announced it has removed content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from its social media platforms. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] They said it was due to federal orders. The Ohio National Guard said it is reviewing content on social media to comply with President Trump's executive orders Department of Defense (DOD) Instruction 5400.17 'Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes,' according to a spokesperson. TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead after semi crash on exit ramp; right lane closed on I-75 NB in Miami Co. Kettering man drowns at Caesar Creek Lake after boat capsizes Student involved in 'unfortunate incident' with campus police officer speaks out 'As a result, certain posts have been removed or are in the process of being removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance,' they said on its Facebook page. All military services, including the Ohio National Guard, had until Wednesday to remove all DOD news and feature articles, photos, and videos that promote DEI, according to a memo called 'Digital Content Refresh.' 'All articles, photos, and videos removed from DoD websites and social media platforms must be archived and retained in accordance with applicable records management policies,' the memo stated. The Ohio National Guard posted this statement on social media. 'In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the Ohio National Guard is reviewing and adjusting its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed or are in the process of being removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance. The Ohio National Guard is committed to transparency, professionalism and adherence to DoD directives.' [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
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Ohio National Guard removes DEI content from social media
The Ohio National Guard has announced it has removed content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from its social media platforms. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] They said it was due to federal orders. The Ohio National Guard said it is reviewing content on social media to comply with President Trump's executive orders Department of Defense (DOD) Instruction 5400.17 'Official Use of Social Media for Public Affairs Purposes,' according to a spokesperson. TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead after semi crash on exit ramp; right lane closed on I-75 NB in Miami Co. Kettering man drowns at Caesar Creek Lake after boat capsizes Student involved in 'unfortunate incident' with campus police officer speaks out 'As a result, certain posts have been removed or are in the process of being removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance,' they said on its Facebook page. All military services, including the Ohio National Guard, had until Wednesday to remove all DOD news and feature articles, photos, and videos that promote DEI, according to a memo called 'Digital Content Refresh.' 'All articles, photos, and videos removed from DoD websites and social media platforms must be archived and retained in accordance with applicable records management policies,' the memo stated. The Ohio National Guard posted this statement on social media. 'In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the Ohio National Guard is reviewing and adjusting its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed or are in the process of being removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance. The Ohio National Guard is committed to transparency, professionalism and adherence to DoD directives.' [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Politics
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Kentucky agencies begin editing, deleting DEI content from social media
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — At least two agencies in Kentucky have announced changes to their social media practices to better align with regulations set out by the Trump Administration. Blue Grass Army Depot and Kentucky National Guard have shared statements stating they are reviewing and adjusting their social media content to ensure it aligns with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. Evidence in Kentucky woman's disappearance sent to independent lab 6 day hikes for spring in Kentucky Temporary housing, personal records replacement available for Pike County flood victims Both agencies said some posts have been removed or are in the process of being removed while others are being edited to maintain consistency with federal guidance. As a result, certain posts have been removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance. 'We remain committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values,' Blue Grass Army Depot wrote on Facebook. Both of these statements mirrored a news release put out by the U.S. Army on Thursday. 6 day hikes for spring in Kentucky Music, food, bourbon and cars: Time for Kentucky's 2025 spring festival season What does it take to be middle class in Kentucky? New study explains The statements stem from calls for a 'Digital Content Refresh' from a memo sent out on Wednesday. The memo called for the removal of DEI content from their websites and social media accounts. By March 5, 2025, Components must take all practicable steps, consistent with recordsmanagement requirements, to remove all DoD news and feature articles, photos, and videos thatpromote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). All articles, photos, and videos removed fromDoD websites and social media platforms must be archived and retained in accordance withapplicable records management policies. Sean Parnell, chief Pentagon spokesperson The memo described DEI content as information that promotes programs, concepts, or materials about critical race theory, gender ideology, and preferential treatment or quotas based on sex, race, or ethnicity. The memo also included content that 'promotes cultural awareness months,' as outlined by United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's policy, 'Identity Months Dead at DoD' Going forward, DoD Components and Military Departments will not use official resources, to include man-hours, to host celebrations or events related to cultural awareness months, including National African American/Black History Month, Women's History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Pride Month, National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and National American Indian Heritage Month. Service members and civilians remain permitted to attend these events in an unofficial capacity outside of duty hours. United States Department of Defense Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
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CO agencies under Department of Defense delete social posts of diversity, inclusion mentions
DENVER (KDVR) — Following a new memo sent by the U.S. Department of Defense to its agencies, a number of posts have disappeared from Colorado organizations' social media. Alongside them have appeared several posts addressing the social presence purge. They all say nearly the same thing, reading nearly the same as this Colorado National Guard post: 'In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the Colorado National Guard is reviewing and adjusting its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed or are in the process of being removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance. The Colorado National Guard is committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to presidential orders and DoD directives.' Colorado National Guard The Pentagon's missive sent on Wednesday directs agencies to remove any mentions that 'promote diversity, equity and inclusion.' The blanket statement provided on social media acknowledging the removal of the content was also required to ensure clarity for anyone on the social media accounts or websites. Colorado politicians respond to heated Trump, Zelenskyy meeting in Oval Office The deadline to comply is March 5 — next Friday. If the DoD components are unable to remove all DEI content by March 5, they are tasked with prioritizing the posts made between Jan. 20, 2021, and Jan. 19 of this year. 'While DEI-related content outside of this date range must also be removed, articles, photos, and videos from the last four years are the immediate priority to align DoD communication with the current Administration,' the order states. The order also outlines what the Trump Administration considers DEI: Information that promotes programs, concepts or materials about critical race theory, gender ideology, and preferential treatment or quotas based upon sex, race or ethnicity Other DEI-related matters with respect to promotion and selection reform, advisory boards, councils and working groups Content counter to merit-based or color-blind policies, for which the DoD order gave examples of articles focusing on characteristics like race, ethnicity or sex Promotion of cultural awareness months as outlined in a Jan. 31 memorandum 'Identity Months Dead at DoD.' That January memorandum, sent by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, declared that DEI divides the force by putting one group ahead of another, which he said would 'threaten mission execution.' 'Installations, units, and offices are encouraged to celebrate the valor and success of military heroes of all races, genders, and backgrounds as we restore our warrior culture and ethos,' Hegseth wrote. 'We are proud of our warriors and their history, but we will focus on the character of their service instead of their immutable characteristics.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
