The federal workforce already employs a merit-base system in terms of recruitment efforts, hiring, promotion, etc. Department of defense is a part of the federal workforce is it not? So wouldn't the same merit-base system apply to the military as well?
It's a good thing I was drinking anything when I read this, I literally laughed LOUDLY out loud.
You know another thing that just confounds me, just because the FAA has invited those with disabilities to apply doesn't mean they're going to be in the tower directing air traffic.
This should serve as a red flag warning to everyone, just look for who it is coming/going after the jews to recognize the enemy, chances are that enemy will want to disarm you as well.
You’re on an island."....Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist.Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.—Martin Niemöller
My sister recently reminded me of this quote, before Trump took office but after he won the election. In light of his comments, blaming the tragic mid-air collision and crash into the Potomac that occurred last night I couldn't help but remember it again:
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses observances for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth
Story by Ellen Mitchell
• 6h • 2 min read
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses observances for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth
The Pentagon’s intelligence agency has put on hold observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other annual historical or cultural events due to President Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government, according to a new internal memo.
The instructions, sent in a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) memo dated Jan. 28, affect 11 annual events.
“DIA will pause all activities and events related to Agency Special Emphasis Programs effective immediately and until further notice,” the memo said. “Additionally, Special Observances hosted throughout the year … are also paused.”’
Among the “special observances” halted are Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, though the memo said the pause would not affect those federal holidays.
Also included in the pause are Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Women’s Equality Day, Holocaust Days of Remembrance, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Pride, National Hispanic Heritage Month, National American Indian Heritage Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The document was first reported by independent journalist Ken Klippenstein and posted to social platform X.
Asked about the pause, the DIA said in a statement to The Hill that it is working with the Defense Department “to fully implement all Executive Orders and Administration guidance in a timely manner. As we receive additional guidance, we will continue to update our internal guidance.”
When asked, Pentagon officials said they are not aware of a DOD-wide policy concerning the issue.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the White House still intends to celebrate Black History Month as well as “American history and the contributions that all Americans, regardless of race, religion or creed, have made to our great country.”
Trump in a Jan. 20 executive order moved to end DEI programs across the federal government, with another order signed Monday to “abolish” every DEI office within the Defense and Homeland Security departments.
But the White House has not given clear guidance as to how agencies might comply with the directives, a gap that led to a brief uproar when the Air Force temporarily removed videos on the Tuskegee Airmen and the World War II female pilots from its courses. After opposition from several GOP lawmakers, the service said it would continue to teach the history of both groups.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, for his part, on Wednesday directed staff to create a task force to promote “merit-based, color-blind policies” throughout the U.S. military and ensure no DEI programs continue to exist.
As part of that effort, race and sex will be struck from considerations for military promotions, admissions to defense academic institutions and career fields.
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Nothing we need merit base there too
Gee, where have I heard this before? Oh, I know. From IM2:
"...white women have benefitted the mst from DEI."
"White women are part of DEI. And white women have benefitted more from it than anyone else."
"The number one beneficiary of DEI has been white women"
"...whites have benefitted the most from AA. White women to be exact."
"White women benefitted the most from Affirmative Action. "
Etc. etc.
See here: Search results for query: "white women"
Gee, I wonder if NewsVine and IM2 are the same person.
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If white women have benefitted the most by affirmative action. It's been 70 years. End it. Women are able to stand on their own. AA was never supposed to be forever. Identity months and holidays should be eliminated. They are divisive and serve no purpose whatsoever.
Leftards haven't yet figured out why they lost the election.It's a good thing I was drinking anything when I read this, I literally laughed LOUDLY out loud.
Bullsye!
That's just a front.
America has always been about individual merit. Just ask Andrew Carnegie, Leland Stanford, J.P. Morgan or any of the hundreds of millions successful Americans who succeed by personal efforts and smart decisions. Ask me, for that matter, I was raised dirt poor by a grandmother, I didn’t even have a father or mother to care for me. But I made it from being dirt poor to solidly middle class by hard work and making good decisions. No one gave me anything. My life is a perfect example of how your entire world-view is a pile of bullcrap.
"....Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a trade unionist.Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.—Martin Niemöller
My sister recently reminded me of this quote, before Trump took office but after he won the election. In light of his comments, blaming the tragic mid-air collision and crash into the Potomac that occurred last night I couldn't help but remember it again:
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses observances for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth
Story by Ellen Mitchell
• 6h • 2 min read
Pentagon intelligence agency pauses observances for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth
The Pentagon’s intelligence agency has put on hold observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Holocaust Days of Remembrance and other annual historical or cultural events due to President Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government, according to a new internal memo.
The instructions, sent in a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) memo dated Jan. 28, affect 11 annual events.
“DIA will pause all activities and events related to Agency Special Emphasis Programs effective immediately and until further notice,” the memo said. “Additionally, Special Observances hosted throughout the year … are also paused.”’
Among the “special observances” halted are Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, though the memo said the pause would not affect those federal holidays.
Also included in the pause are Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Women’s Equality Day, Holocaust Days of Remembrance, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Pride, National Hispanic Heritage Month, National American Indian Heritage Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The document was first reported by independent journalist Ken Klippenstein and posted to social platform X.
Asked about the pause, the DIA said in a statement to The Hill that it is working with the Defense Department “to fully implement all Executive Orders and Administration guidance in a timely manner. As we receive additional guidance, we will continue to update our internal guidance.”
When asked, Pentagon officials said they are not aware of a DOD-wide policy concerning the issue.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the White House still intends to celebrate Black History Month as well as “American history and the contributions that all Americans, regardless of race, religion or creed, have made to our great country.”
Trump in a Jan. 20 executive order moved to end DEI programs across the federal government, with another order signed Monday to “abolish” every DEI office within the Defense and Homeland Security departments.
But the White House has not given clear guidance as to how agencies might comply with the directives, a gap that led to a brief uproar when the Air Force temporarily removed videos on the Tuskegee Airmen and the World War II female pilots from its courses. After opposition from several GOP lawmakers, the service said it would continue to teach the history of both groups.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, for his part, on Wednesday directed staff to create a task force to promote “merit-based, color-blind policies” throughout the U.S. military and ensure no DEI programs continue to exist.
As part of that effort, race and sex will be struck from considerations for military promotions, admissions to defense academic institutions and career fields.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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