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Government Shutdown Would Effect Services for Service Members and Military Families

The looming U.S. government shutdown would severely affect services for military service members and families.

Military Families

White House Threatens to Veto Defense Department Budget Plan Over Anti-Reproductive Care and Anti-Diversity Provisions

The White House has threatened to veto the $826 billion Defense Department’s 2024 budget plan because of its anti-reproductive care and anti-military diversity training provisions.

President Joe Biden

Republican-Controlled House Attempts to Block VA from Updating Motto to be Gender-Neutral

The Republican-controlled U.S. House voted 221-212 Jul. 26 to block the VA from updating its motto to include female veterans and be more gender-neutral.

FPWA Criticizes “Double Standard” of Supreme Court Exemption for Military Academies in Affirmative Action Decision

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the desegregation of the U.S. military, FPWA is criticizing the “double standard” of the Supreme Court’s exemption for military academies in its Affirmative Action decision.

Chief Justice John Roberts’

House Armed Services Committee Lawmakers Contend Over DEI Efforts at Military Academies

Lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee argued Wednesday over diversity and inclusion efforts at the military service academies.

Military Academies

South Carolina Republican Successfully Adds Anti-DEI and Anti-Trans Amendments to Defense Bill

South Carolina U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC 5th District) is the politician who added two amendments hindering diversity efforts and transgender health to the annual federal defense spending authorization bill.

Rep. Ralph Norman

Two Lawmakers Make Bipartisan Proposal for Bulletproof Safe Rooms in Defense Department Schools for Military Children

Two U.S. lawmakers are looking to have bulletproof safe rooms installed in schools serving military children, amid record-high levels of mass shootings in the country.

Rep. Dave Joyce

From the Pentagon

Navy Reverses Decision on Six-Day Work Week for Recruiting Workforce

The Navy has gone back on its plan to institute a six-day work week for its recruiting workforce.

Vice Adm. Rick Cheeseman

VA Forms Team to Help Address Veterans’ Health and Benefits Inequities

The VA has formed a team to help address veterans’ health and benefits inequities due to racial, sex or gender discrimination.

Denis McDonough

House Republicans Make Attempt to Hinder DEI Efforts in Military

Republican lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee attempted to remove the Pentagon’s chief diversity officer, eliminate DEI program funding, and enforce a review of DEI initiatives.

Rep. Matt Gaetz

Senators Introduce Bill to Bolster Military Recruiter Access to Schools

U.S. Senators Mitt Romney, Angus King, and Tom Cotton have introduced legislation to address ongoing military recruitment issues by bolstering military recruiter access to high schools and colleges.

Sen. Mitt Romney

VP Kamala Harris Speaks about the Importance of Diversity at West Point Commencement

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the diversity of the American armed forces as the military struggles over its identity in the modern landscape during her May 27 commencement speech at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Vice President Kamala Harris

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