Latest "racism in the ranks" stories

Decades of DoD efforts fail to stamp out bias, extremism

An AP investigation found that despite new rules to deal with extremism, racism and extremism remain an ongoing concern in the military.

15 months ago

Adm. John Aquilino, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with sailors assigned to the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on Feb. 8, 2021.

Navy officials address 2 racist incidents on West Coast

The meetings came after a noose was found on one ship, and hate speech was found written on a wall on another ship.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

For 1st Black Pentagon chief, racism challenge is personal

Austin, who broke racial barriers throughout his four decades in the Army, said military leaders must set the right example to discourage and eliminate extremist behavior.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Services to consider removing all identifying information from promotion board packets

After photos, names and genders are next to come off of promotion board packets.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Space Force aims to set standard for diversity, inclusion in the military

Some critics worry steps taken in public, such as the military’s first all-female space operations crew, only serve to obscure larger systemic problems the Space Force has inherited from the branch of the military it grew out of, the U.S. Air Force.

By Dan Boyce, Colorado Public Radio via the AP

3 years ago

West Point superintendent says he’s taking action on racism highlighted by nine recent cadets

“It’s an opportunity to review how we’re doing business here at West Point," the superintendent said.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago