The U.S. Air Force last week halted its course on “airmindedness,” which includes videos of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women’s Airforce Service Pilots — the first Black and female pilots, respectively, to fly for the military. This was in response to President Trump’s order barring DEI programs. Now, the course has been reinstated, albeit in an adjusted form that no longer includes specific DEI material. Here’s more from Air Force Times.
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That didn’t last long.
“Air Force resumes instruction with Tuskegee Airmen video after review”: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5108545-us-air-force-tuskegee-airmen-training/
@[email protected] Yes, the course was halted on Jan. 23 and resumed today. Per the article, the Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin said: “The historic legacy and decorated valor these airmen embodied during World War II and beyond will continue to guide our newest recruits and all who serve in our ranks." However he also added that the Air Force will faithfully execute orders from the president and that “Disguising and renaming are not compliance, and I’ve made this clear … If there are instances of less-than-full compliance, we will hold those responsible accountable.”
