Pentagon Had “IDENTITY MONTHS” – But Trump Just Stepped In

The Pentagon has ended official recognition of “Identity Months” under new Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, signaling a significant shift in military culture.

This is what our nation’s military has been wasting time and money on?

At a Glance

  • Department of Defense will no longer recognize or fund identity-focused months
  • Decision aligns with President Trump’s directive to eliminate DEI initiatives
  • Secretary Hegseth emphasizes focus on military lethality and unity
  • Official resources will not be used for cultural awareness events
  • DoD encourages celebrating military heroes’ valor across all demographics

Pentagon Shifts Focus to Unity and Mission

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced that the Pentagon will no longer officially recognize or fund “Identity Months.”

And many people didn’t even know they were doing it.

This decision, which includes events such as Black History Month and Pride Month, marks a significant change in the Department of Defense’s approach to diversity and inclusion.

The new policy stems from Hegseth’s critique of political correctness and its potential impact on military cohesion. The Department of Defense now aims to concentrate on recognizing military heroism across all demographic lines, reinforcing the unity and strength of the armed forces.

Secretary Hegseth has made it clear that the focus of the military should be on its primary mission of defense readiness. The Department of Defense released a statement explaining the rationale behind this decision:

“Our unity and purpose are instrumental to meeting the Department’s warfighting mission. Efforts to divide the force – to put one group ahead of another – erode camaraderie and threaten mission execution,” the statement reads.

This shift in policy aligns with President Donald Trump’s directive to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the government. The Pentagon is now working to remove other DEI-focused programs within the military, with Hegseth directing the creation of a DEI task force to ensure no such programs remain.

While the Pentagon will no longer use official resources for cultural awareness events, it encourages a different approach to recognizing the contributions of all service members. The department stated:

“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. We are proud of our warriors and their history, but we will focus on the character of their service instead of their immutable characteristics,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

How, exactly, does the left call this commonsense approach to unity “racist”?

This new direction aims to foster camaraderie and enhance the overall effectiveness of warfighting capabilities by focusing on individual and collective achievements rather than specific cultural awareness campaigns.

The directive applies to all departments within the Defense Department, including Defense Department schools, which may need to adjust their plans. While official resources will not be used for cultural awareness events, service members may still attend such events, but not in an official military capacity.