The U.S. Air Force has decided to remove training courses that included videos of the Tuskegee Airmen and the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) due to ongoing debates and fallout over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The decision to discontinue these training videos is a significant loss of educational content that celebrates diversity and historical contributions of minority and female pilots in the Air Force. These videos served not only as motivational content but also as a rich source of inspiration. Eliminating this from the training curriculum might diminish the appreciation and understanding of the significant roles these pioneers played during WWII. Their stories embody the essence of overcoming adversity, which is crucial for motivating current and future service members.
Source: More DEI fallout: Air Force scraps course that used videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female WWII pilots – The Associated Press
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