Racism In The Military Archives

By Jeff Schogol Jun 12, 2021

News

The US military is tearing itself apart over ‘wokeness’ and it’s only helping America’s enemies

There is no 'woke' military.

By Jeff Schogol Jun 11, 2021

News

Racism didn’t exist in the military before Biden, US Senator says with straight face

'Growing mistrust between the races and sexes where none existed just six months ago'

By Haley Britzky Apr 26, 2021

News

The Army had to clarify which racist incident it was talking about in an official statement

"The Army values are what we will live by. Please continue to hold us to those standards."

By Haley Britzky Mar 3, 2021

News

‘I serve as an example of what is possible’ — Top-ranking Black Army leaders reflect on their battles with racism

"I serve because I want young women of color to believe they can achieve anything that they dream."

By Jeff Schogol Feb 19, 2021

News

Why it’s so difficult for the military to weed out extremists

We have met the enemy and he is us.

By Brennan Randel Feb 17, 2021

Opinion

Why talking about racism in the ranks will only make the US military stronger

Cohesive teams require trusting the person next to you.

By Jeff Schogol Feb 9, 2021

News

Top admiral condemns extremism after ‘separate incidents’ of hate speech on two Navy ships

'We will own this'

By Jeff Schogol Feb 6, 2021

News

The Pentagon’s extremism stand down is not enough

When has a stand down solved anything?

By Jeff Schogol Jan 27, 2021

News

The Pentagon tried to bury an alarming survey about widespread racism in the ranks

Where transparency goes to die.

By David Roza Nov 1, 2020

News

‘My story is not unique’—Mexican-American airman calls out racism in the military

"Pains of the past are passed on and knowing this will help you know your troops.”

By David Roza Oct 8, 2020

News

Meet the (probably soon to be former) Marine who just dropped a not-so-hot racist track on Instagram

"There is no place for racism in the Marine Corps."

By Heather Mongilio, The Capital Sep 28, 2020

News

Naval Academy touts diversity effort, but racist tweet probe leaves questions unanswered

The Academy would not specify the administrative action taken against Midshipman 1st Class Chase Standage.

By Jeff Schogol Sep 24, 2020

News

Top Marine says racism in the Corps has to be cut out ‘like a cancer, quickly’

'You have the ruthless in rooting it out, and when you find it, you’ve got to separate it like a...

By Haley Britzky Sep 23, 2020

News

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

"I know I'm not the only one, so why don't nobody care?"

By Phil Stewart, M.B. Pell and Joshua Schneyer, Reuters Sep 15, 2020

News

US service members battling racism in the ranks report a high barrier to justice

Data obtained by Reuters show that service members rarely file formal equal opportunity complaints when compared to their civilian employee...

By Jeff Schogol Sep 14, 2020

News

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

Marine 2nd Lt. Felippe Maher had been slated to appear before a general court-martial later this month before the case...

By Jared Keller Aug 21, 2020

News

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

At least one Air Force base has distributed training materials designed to foster a conversation around the concept of white...

By Jeff Schogol Aug 4, 2020

News

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

"We will revisit our relationship with the Museum when I am convinced that they have made the necessary changes to...

By Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com Jul 25, 2020

News

The Air Force asked service members for feedback on racial injustice. The response was overwhelming

When the U.S. Air Force introduced a new survey earlier this month that asked airmen to describe racial injustice or...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 24, 2020

News

Army four-star general: talking about racial injustice was like learning ‘a new language’ for the military

"In my opinion, I've been doing this for 38 years, the topic of race in the military has been considered...

By Michael E. Flores and Nate Tilton, The War Horse Jul 23, 2020

Analysis

Here’s what it’s like to put up with ‘just joking’ racism in the military

"Racists don’t think they’re being racist. In fact, when they’re being racist, they often play it off as a joke."

By Jeff Schogol Jul 15, 2020

News

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

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has announced a series of steps he is taking immediately to combat racism in the ranks

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Jul 15, 2020

News

‘Sailors using the N-word’ — Navy leaders hear painful cases of racism amid crackdown on discrimination

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday directed the Navy to stand up a group to examine service policies amid...

By Julia Bergman, The Day, New London, Conn. Jul 13, 2020

News

Congress to convene hearing on handling of race-based allegations at the Coast Guard Academy

The heads of the two committees convening the July 16 hearing said the commandant of the Coast Guard, Rear Arm....

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 7, 2020

News

Black West Point cadets say they were called the N-word and ‘shunned’ for reporting discrimination

"I was told that I was going to rob someone because I was Black. A student made a noose and...

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The US military is tearing itself apart over ‘wokeness’ and it’s only helping America’s enemies

Racism didn’t exist in the military before Biden, US Senator says with straight face

The Army had to clarify which racist incident it was talking about in an official statement

‘I serve as an example of what is possible’ — Top-ranking Black Army leaders reflect on their battles with racism

Why it’s so difficult for the military to weed out extremists

Why talking about racism in the ranks will only make the US military stronger

Top admiral condemns extremism after ‘separate incidents’ of hate speech on two Navy ships

The Pentagon’s extremism stand down is not enough

The Pentagon tried to bury an alarming survey about widespread racism in the ranks

‘My story is not unique’—Mexican-American airman calls out racism in the military

Meet the (probably soon to be former) Marine who just dropped a not-so-hot racist track on Instagram

Naval Academy touts diversity effort, but racist tweet probe leaves questions unanswered

Top Marine says racism in the Corps has to be cut out ‘like a cancer, quickly’

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

US service members battling racism in the ranks report a high barrier to justice

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

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

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

The Air Force asked service members for feedback on racial injustice. The response was overwhelming

Army four-star general: talking about racial injustice was like learning ‘a new language’ for the military

Here’s what it’s like to put up with ‘just joking’ racism in the military

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

‘Sailors using the N-word’ — Navy leaders hear painful cases of racism amid crackdown on discrimination

Congress to convene hearing on handling of race-based allegations at the Coast Guard Academy

Black West Point cadets say they were called the N-word and ‘shunned’ for reporting discrimination