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Army leaders say new diversity efforts will work because service culture is so different from a decade ago Army leaders say new diversity efforts will work because service culture is so different from a decade ago

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 24 2020

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A Black former Tennessee Guardsman claims his fellow soldiers called him a racial epithet like it ‘was my name’ A Black former Tennessee Guardsman claims his fellow soldiers called him a racial epithet like it ‘was my name’

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 23 2020

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Diversity is about saving Marines’ lives, not political correctness, commandant says Diversity is about saving Marines’ lives, not political correctness, commandant says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 23 2020

House lawmakers unanimously pass bill that would allow Alwyn Cashe to finally receive the Medal of Honor House lawmakers unanimously pass bill that would allow Alwyn Cashe to finally receive the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 23 2020

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Trump order seeks to ban US service members from participating in diversity training Trump order seeks to ban US service members from participating in diversity training

/ Sep 23 2020

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Alwyn Cashe just took the field on the helmet of a Steelers player and former Army Ranger Alwyn Cashe just took the field on the helmet of a Steelers player and former Army Ranger

/ Sep 15 2020

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Trial for Marine lieutenant accused of white supremacist activity postponed as new allegations surface Trial for Marine lieutenant accused of white supremacist activity postponed as new allegations surface

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 14 2020

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Air Force finally kicks out senior NCO demoted for white nationalist ties Air Force finally kicks out senior NCO demoted for white nationalist ties

/ Sep 10 2020

‘You’re disgusting’ — Biracial military family welcomed to Kansas City with racist taunts ‘You’re disgusting’ — Biracial military family welcomed to Kansas City with racist taunts

/ Sep 1 2020

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Army Special Forces colonel acquitted of sexual assault charges Army Special Forces colonel acquitted of sexual assault charges

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 27 2020

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Marine Corps eliminates photo requirement for promotions in military-wide diversity effort Marine Corps eliminates photo requirement for promotions in military-wide diversity effort

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 26 2020

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500 Wisconsin National Guard troops to deploy to Kenosha following deadly night of protests 500 Wisconsin National Guard troops to deploy to Kenosha following deadly night of protests

/ Aug 26 2020

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Court-martial to begin for Special Forces colonel accused of sexual assault Court-martial to begin for Special Forces colonel accused of sexual assault

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 24 2020

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Airman charged with torching police car while wearing Air Force gas mask during Salt Lake City riot Airman charged with torching police car while wearing Air Force gas mask during Salt Lake City riot

/ Aug 22 2020

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This slide from an Air Force brief shows airmen what white privilege looks like This slide from an Air Force brief shows airmen what white privilege looks like

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 21 2020

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Naval Special Warfare Command cuts ties with SEAL museum over video of dogs attacking man in Colin Kaepernick jersey Naval Special Warfare Command cuts ties with SEAL museum over video of dogs attacking man in Colin Kaepernick jersey

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 26 2021

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Army Special Forces colonel charged with five counts of sexual assault Army Special Forces colonel charged with five counts of sexual assault

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 4 2020

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The Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot has officially earned her Wings of Gold The Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot has officially earned her Wings of Gold

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 3 2020

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Navy investigating video of military dogs attacking man in Colin Kaepernick jersey during demonstration Navy investigating video of military dogs attacking man in Colin Kaepernick jersey during demonstration

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 2 2020

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Federal law enforcement officers are pulling out of Portland Federal law enforcement officers are pulling out of Portland

/ Jul 29 2020

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Meet the Navy’s first Black female tactical jet pilot Meet the Navy’s first Black female tactical jet pilot

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 29 2020

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A ‘Wall of Vets’ joined the ranks of the Portland protesters A ‘Wall of Vets’ joined the ranks of the Portland protesters

/ Jul 26 2020

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Why did Australian special forces pose with a Confederate flag in Afghanistan? Why did Australian special forces pose with a Confederate flag in Afghanistan?

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 23 2020

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Stop what you’re doing and watch this interview with the badass Navy vet who went viral in Portland Stop what you’re doing and watch this interview with the badass Navy vet who went viral in Portland

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 23 2020

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Navy petty officer under investigation for yelling ‘fck Trump’ at protestors while in uniform Navy petty officer under investigation for yelling ‘fck Trump’ at protestors while in uniform

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 22 2020

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Watch this Navy veteran shrug off batons and pepper spray like a badass amid protests in Portland Watch this Navy veteran shrug off batons and pepper spray like a badass amid protests in Portland

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 20 2020

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Trump says bases named for Confederates won’t be renamed: ‘I don’t care what the military says’ Trump says bases named for Confederates won’t be renamed: ‘I don’t care what the military says’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 19 2020

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It’s not just the Confederate flag: the Pentagon’s new ban may apply to the Jolly Roger It’s not just the Confederate flag: the Pentagon’s new ban may apply to the Jolly Roger

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 17 2020

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DoD effectively bans Confederate flags from military installations DoD effectively bans Confederate flags from military installations

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 17 2020

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Marine Corps quietly cuts ties with former top Tucker Carlson writer after racist and sexist posts surface Marine Corps quietly cuts ties with former top Tucker Carlson writer after racist and sexist posts surface

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 16 2020

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Senator demands ‘immediate’ review of treatment of women and minorities in the military following Vanessa Guillen killing Senator demands ‘immediate’ review of treatment of women and minorities in the military following Vanessa Guillen killing

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 16 2020

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DoD is eliminating promotion photos and ordering services to review hairstyle regulations in fight against racism DoD is eliminating promotion photos and ordering services to review hairstyle regulations in fight against racism

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 15 2020

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10 Army bases are named for Confederate officers who committed ‘treason,’ joint chiefs chairman says 10 Army bases are named for Confederate officers who committed ‘treason,’ joint chiefs chairman says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 9 2020

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Army investigating pamphlet that identified ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan as white supremacy Army investigating pamphlet that identified ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan as white supremacy

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 9 2020

Family of murdered ROTC graduate will likely receive death benefits thanks to new legislation Family of murdered ROTC graduate will likely receive death benefits thanks to new legislation

/ Jul 9 2020

African-Americans in US military history African-Americans in US military history

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 7 2020

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Lawmaker wants investigator to look into white extremism and racial bias in the military Lawmaker wants investigator to look into white extremism and racial bias in the military

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 6 2020

Legendary Harlem Hellfighter and MoH recipient Henry Johnson has a graphic novel detailing his service during WWI Legendary Harlem Hellfighter and MoH recipient Henry Johnson has a graphic novel detailing his service during WWI

/ Jul 2 2020

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Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr., the first black Marine pilot and general Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr., the first black Marine pilot and general

By Task & Purpose

/ Jun 30 2020

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Army removes indicators of race and gender in soldier promotions in an effort to fight bias Army removes indicators of race and gender in soldier promotions in an effort to fight bias

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 26 2020

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I never truly contemplated ‘white privilege.’ Then I saw a black man killed for doing the same thing I had done I never truly contemplated ‘white privilege.’ Then I saw a black man killed for doing the same thing I had done

By David Wilson

/ Jun 26 2020

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Soldier accused of planning attack on his own unit, giving classified info to Neo-Nazi group Soldier accused of planning attack on his own unit, giving classified info to Neo-Nazi group

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 22 2020

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Trump says it’s a ‘disgrace’ after protesters take down statue of Confederate general in D.C. Trump says it’s a ‘disgrace’ after protesters take down statue of Confederate general in D.C.

/ Jun 20 2020

3 Black service members who helped shape US history 3 Black service members who helped shape US history

/ Jun 19 2020

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Former Air Force lawyer blasts ‘ridiculous’ two-month effort to investigate racial problems in the service Former Air Force lawyer blasts ‘ridiculous’ two-month effort to investigate racial problems in the service

/ Jun 16 2020

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A prominent Vietnam veteran reflects on sacred places, protesters, and Confederate flags A prominent Vietnam veteran reflects on sacred places, protesters, and Confederate flags

/ Jun 16 2020

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Top Army general in Korea issues ban on Confederate flag Top Army general in Korea issues ban on Confederate flag

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 15 2020

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Trump says he ‘won’t be watching’ NFL and US soccer if players kneel during national anthem Trump says he ‘won’t be watching’ NFL and US soccer if players kneel during national anthem

/ Jun 14 2020

‘Da 5 Bloods’ takes on wars in Vietnam and at home ‘Da 5 Bloods’ takes on wars in Vietnam and at home

/ Jun 12 2020

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It’s time to rename Fort Benning for Alwyn Cashe It’s time to rename Fort Benning for Alwyn Cashe

By J. Davis Winkie

/ Jun 12 2020

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Air Force Materiel Command general says 25% of climate surveys report racial slurs and jokes in workplace Air Force Materiel Command general says 25% of climate surveys report racial slurs and jokes in workplace

/ Jun 10 2020

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Air Force Materiel Command chief on diversity and inclusion Air Force Materiel Command chief on diversity and inclusion

By Task & Purpose

/ Jun 10 2020

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Trump rules out renaming Army bases named after Confederate officers Trump rules out renaming Army bases named after Confederate officers

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 10 2020

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Former DIA Director: Please, take your knee off our necks so we can breathe Former DIA Director: Please, take your knee off our necks so we can breathe

By Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart (Ret.)

/ Jan 7 2021

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The Air Force Inspector General is finally investigating how racial injustice hurts African-American airmen The Air Force Inspector General is finally investigating how racial injustice hurts African-American airmen

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 10 2020

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The Navy plans on banning the Confederate flag from its bases, ships, and subs The Navy plans on banning the Confederate flag from its bases, ships, and subs

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 9 2020

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The deafening silence of veteran service organizations on Black Lives Matter The deafening silence of veteran service organizations on Black Lives Matter

By Kayla Williams and Lindsay Church

/ Jun 9 2020

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The Army is considering renaming military bases named for Confederate leaders The Army is considering renaming military bases named for Confederate leaders

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 8 2020

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National Guard leaving D.C. but questions about the military’s response to protests remain National Guard leaving D.C. but questions about the military’s response to protests remain

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 7 2020

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89 former national security leaders call on Trump to not use active-duty troops against protesters 89 former national security leaders call on Trump to not use active-duty troops against protesters

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 5 2020

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First black nominee for Air Force chief shares his lifelong struggle against racism in a powerful video First black nominee for Air Force chief shares his lifelong struggle against racism in a powerful video

/ Jun 5 2020

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10 tips on how to talk about race, according to senior Air Force leaders 10 tips on how to talk about race, according to senior Air Force leaders

/ Jun 5 2020

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The graffiti may be gone, but the question of whether ‘black vets count’ remains The graffiti may be gone, but the question of whether ‘black vets count’ remains

By Kristofer Goldsmith

/ Jun 5 2020

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Statement from Air Force general nominated for Chief of Staff on the death of George Floyd Statement from Air Force general nominated for Chief of Staff on the death of George Floyd

By Task & Purpose

/ Jun 5 2020