Pentagon Orders Military Book Purge on DEI | JQJO

The Pentagon has ordered a review of all military library books addressing diversity, anti-racism, or gender issues by May 21st. This directive, signed by Timothy Dill, follows Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's campaign to eliminate DEI programs and materials. The memo states that materials promoting 'divisive concepts and gender ideology' are incompatible with the department's mission. A temporary committee will guide the review process, using search terms like 'critical race theory' and 'transgender.' This follows similar book removals at military academies, including works on the Holocaust and civil rights.