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Air Force Suspends Training Content on Diversity Following Trump’s Executive Order

The Air Force has removed videos on the Tuskegee Airmen and WASPs from training courses due to a review mandated by President Trump's order against DEI programs.

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  1. Trump’s anti-DEI order yanks air force videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female pilots

    The suspension of educational materials about the historic contributions of Black airmen underscores the troubling implications of Trump’s orders against diversity initiatives, raising concerns that a pivotal part of military history may be lost.

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  2. Air Force pulls class with Tuskegee Airmen video after DEI order

    The decision to review and remove content highlighting the achievements of pioneering Black and female pilots reflects a troubling trend within the military that prioritizes adherence to political directives over the celebration of monumental contributions to the Air Force's storied history.

    Air Force pulls class with Tuskegee Airmen video after DEI order

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  3. U.S Air Force removes course that included videos of Tuskegee Airmen, female WWII pilots

    The recent removal of lesson plans about the Tuskegee Airmen and WASPs from the U.S. Air Force curriculum underscores a troubling shift away from recognizing the contributions of diverse groups in American history.

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Updated: Jan 25th, 2025, 10:35 PM ET

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Following an executive order from President Trump aimed at halting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, the Air Force has suspended inclusion of lesson plans about the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) in its training curriculum. These actions have sparked debates about the future of historical education in military training. The Air Force is currently reviewing the course materials to ensure compliance with the directive, emphasizing that the removal is not an attack on the historical contributions of these groups but rather a broader compliance measure. Further curricular developments are awaited.

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