The directive comes as the militaryprepares to oustall trangender service members from its ranks.

Theban on cultural awareness monthsappears to affect Pride month, which the Pentagon haspreviously marked.

The Pentagon hadalready suspendedits traditional celebration of Black History Month at the beginning of this month.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 26: U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, appear during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is holding the first Cabinet meeting of his second term, joined by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

From our perspective, why do you get rid of something like DEI?