Air Force restores use of Tuskegee Airmen training videos as Hegseth starts first day
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Hegseth noted in a post on Sunday that any reduction in the training course was "immediately reversed." The confusion that has arisen, however, stems from an ongoing effort by Defence Department leaders to remove references to diversity from their websites and training resources.
US Marine Corps Lieutenant General Matthew Hegseth didn't bring it up as he entered the building on the Monday morning, alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General CQ Brown Jr. However, he was quoted as saying that the focus of military training will be on ensuring the troops have the capabilities they need to be effective deterrents against our adversaries.
He said his first day would be hectic with further executive orders expected on "dismantling DEI within the Ministry of Defence, reintroducing troops who were removed due to COVID measures, and installing an Iron Dome system for the US - all of this is moving forward rapidly."
In reply to a query, Mr Hegseth communicated to journalists at the Pentagon that "whatever is required at the border will be supplied," using active servicemen, National Guard troops and forces from the State's activated reserve.
Hegseth secured the Senate's approval on a Friday night, in a tie vote that was ultimately decided by a casting vote from Vice President JD Vance.
At the same time, the Air Force had previously announced that it had taken down training courses that featured videos of its Tuskegee Airmen and the Women's Auxiliary Service Pilots, also known as WASPs, the female pilots from World War II who played a crucial role in transporting military aircraft.
That sparked criticism, particularly from the Tuskegee Airmen group. The Air Force later stated that "no airmen or guardians will miss this block of instruction due to the revision" however, one group of trainees had their training delayed. This block of training was withdrawn on January 23 to remove DEI material and will now resume from Monday.
The group expressed its gratitude to the Air Force leadership for their prompt response to its queries.
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first black military pilots in the country, serving in a segregated unit during WWII. Their entirely black 332nd Fighter Group had one of the lowest casualty rates among all the bomber escorts fighting during the war.
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