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.
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?