Newly confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is striving for unity and purpose over identity politics in our military. Starting immediately, <em>all</em> ‘Identity Months’ are dead at the Department of Defense.

All those monthly celebrations tied to racial identity and sexual preferences are over under Hegseth’s leadership.

Many posters on X are glad to see them go in an officially recognized way at the DOD.

That last poster echoes the sentiments of several Americans who believe we should celebrate individuals and their accomplishments, not celebrate group characteristics.

Many say the goal of the armed forces is unity, not division.

Per the guidance, official resources and time cannot be used towards cultural awareness months. This applies to 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. Service members and civilians can still attend these events unofficially outside of duty hours.

 {ai:summary}<p>Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has eliminated all 'Identity Months' at the Department of Defense, aiming to promote unity over identity politics. This decision ends official recognition of celebrations tied to racial and sexual identities, such as Black History Month and Pride Month.</p><p>Hegseth's guidance emphasizes that military resources cannot be used for these cultural awareness months, although individuals may still participate in such events outside of duty hours. The focus is now on celebrating individual contributions rather than group characteristics. #society</p>

Dead at the DOD: Hegseth Ends Identity Months Celebrations at Dept of Defense and in the Armed Forces

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