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News in English (USA) / 26.01.2025 / 05:00

Air Force Removes Key Historical Courses Amid DEI Policy Changes

The U.S. Air Force has recently announced the removal of a course that featured videos of the Tuskegee Airmen and female pilots from World War II as part of a broader effort to comply with new directives aimed at scrapping diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Following orders attributed to former President Trump, the Air Force will no longer teach recruits about these significant figures in American military history. This decision has prompted strong reactions, including calls from Rep. Sewell to reinstate the Tuskegee Airmen video, emphasizing the importance of historical representation rather than DEI. The move to eliminate DEI-focused initiatives has led to significant confusion within the military, and many advocates worry about the implications for diversity in the Air Force.
The Associated Press, San Antonio Express-News, Military.com, USA TODAY, WSFA, AirForceTimes.com, Air & Space Forces Magazine, CBS News, Defense One, Reuters