Latest "diversity in the military" stories

Is the military too ‘woke’ to recruit?

There's a lack of hard information on why propensity to serve is falling, and whether there's an ideological shift in attitude toward military service.

By Meghann Myers

12 months ago

Members of SEAL Qualification Training Class 336 wear their newly earned Special Warfare (SEAL) pins, known as “Tridents,” during their graduation ceremony at Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Center in Coronado, Calif., April 15, 2020.

US military’s elite commando forces look to expand diversity

Leaders see greater diversity as a way to combat extremism in the ranks, even as they increase other training and education programs.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Great power, great responsibility: Gen. ‘CQ’ Brown & Anthony Mackie talk diversity ‘firsts’ in military, Marvel

Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown isn't an Avenger ... yet.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Troops with ‘personal religious or moral beliefs about homosexuality’ deserve respect, says retired Army general who led ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ report in 2010

Retired Army Gen. Carter F. Ham urges today's defense secretary to "respect service members who have beliefs opposed to LGBTQI+ behaviors and conduct."

By Carter Ham

3 years ago

Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers: Talent through diversity, equity and inclusion

The success of officers from ROTC programs at Historical Black Colleges and Universities was based on the realization of the value diversity brings to the U.S. military, says the author of this commentary.

By Charles D. Allen

3 years ago

Pentagon memo maps out plan to expand diversity in the force

The acting defense secretary ordered the implementation of 15 broad recommendations that include a plan to crack down on participation in hate groups by service members and draft proposed changes to the UCMJ.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago