Hegseth: Identity months dead at DOD

The Defense Department will no longer use "official resources" to celebrate "cultural awareness months." This is according to guidance from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth issued Friday. This came on the eve of Black History month, which began Saturday, February 1st. The list of celebrations called out include National African American/Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Pride Month, National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month and National American Indian Heritage Month. “We are proud of our warriors and their history, but we will focus on the character of their service instead of their immutable characteristics,” the guidance says. It notes that service members and civilians may attend events “in an unofficial capacity outside of duty hours.”

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