Air Force Reinstates Tuskegee Airmen Training After Backlash

The reversal follows criticism of the removal of lessons on the historic Black pilots and female service pilots under new anti-DEI directives from the Trump administration.

• The Air Force briefly removed training materials on the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots to comply with President Trump's executive orders restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth quickly reversed the decision, emphasizing the importance of preserving the legacy of these historic groups in military training.
• Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) criticized the initial removal as 'malicious compliance,' prompting public scrutiny and a swift response from military leadership.
• Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin clarified that no content on the Tuskegee Airmen or Women Airforce Service Pilots had been permanently removed and reaffirmed their significance in inspiring recruits.
• The Trump administration has issued multiple executive orders targeting DEI programs across federal agencies, sparking debates about how historical narratives are integrated into military training.

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