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No, this isn't a joke. A story getting a lot of buzz on social media claims the Trump Administration has marked a photo of the Enola Gay for deletion from the Pentagon's site as part of its DEI purge. Anonymous U. The building opened in December,and provides enough space for the Smithsonian to display the thousands of aviation and space artifacts that cannot be exhibited on the National Mall.

Become a member today to help us continue this work. Trump signed executive orders forcing the removal of all references to DEI in the federal government, as well as mandating that the federal government deny the existence of transgender people by recognizing only two sexes — male or female — despite the scientific and medical consensus that sex is a spectrum.

Photos of an Army Corps of Engineers project are also slated for removal because one of the engineers had the last name "Gay," as well as a photo of Army Corps biologists because it contained data about fish, including their gender.

The two sites together showcase the largest collection of aviation and space artifacts in the world. Air Force Col. In the rare cases that content is removed that is out of the clearly outlined scope of the directive, we instruct components accordingly.

He's spent the first month in his position attempting to ban transgender people from the military altogether. Hegseth infamously does not believe in germs, and believes that women should not be allowed to serve in combat roles. Join the fight. Why It Matters The military is set to remove thousands of photos and online posts in the DEI purge following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.

By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Colonel Paul W. The Department of Defense is planning to remove content related to the historic aircraft, the Enola Gay, as part of Donald Trump 's crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion DEI.

The Defense Department has created a database, obtained by The Associated Pressof more than 26, images and posts that have been marked for deletion across all branches of the military. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had given the military until Wednesday to remove content that highlights diversity efforts in its ranks following President Donald Trump’s executive order ending.

Privacy Policy Terms of Use. Search form Search. Related: What is DEI, what does it mean, and why are companies really getting rid of it? Be sure to follow Advocate on your favorite social platform. All Rights reserved. Trump appointed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, a Fox News host that has been accused of sexual assault, domestic violence, and alcohol abuse.