Tuskegee Airmen will no longer be taught to Air Force recruits
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History is too woke, bro.
Only a Lib could be this gullible and stupid.
It's a fact. I know those are tough for MAGA clowns to grasp.
If you aren't gullible and stupid, then you are corrupt and dishonest, but most likely you're just a nazi
Link to a credible source refuting this claim?
I am open to whatever is true and factual.
I remember sitting in those classes during BMT. My BMT squadron was named after the Tuskegee Airmen.
Did you turn out okay, or too wokity and DEI deranged to do your job?
So, anything yet to refute the OP?
WhY DO u LiBZ kEEp cALiNg TrUmP anD hiS SUpPoRTerS rACiST!!
I took an extra step just to be sure. Looks like the San Antonio Express has been around since 1865. Being that USAF BMT is in SA it makes sense that they would lead with that story. Looks pretty real to me.
Just another unintended (intended) consequence of his DEI order.
Yep it is paywall but I was able to get through enough of it to confirm but didn't post the actual article since it is. Enough sources I trust have been sharing this so I'm comfortable it's accurate.
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Impossible.
Here4aDick hit the laughing emoji.
@NoWokeBloke will be by shortly to hit the laughing emoji as well. If the MAGA Idiot Brigade is calling BS, I am too.
Don’t see why this needs to be taught to all USAF recruits. I can see how this might be especially useful in the training of our P-51 pilots, though.
I live in San Antonio and worked on Lackland for 20 years. This was in our local paper today:
TL;DR Summary:
President Trump signed an executive order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal government, resulting in immediate changes within the Air Force. At Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, a video about the Tuskegee Airmen, along with content on Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and diversity, was removed from the Air Force basic training curriculum. The Tuskegee Airmen, pioneering Black pilots in World War II, shattered racial barriers and became legendary for their contributions to the war effort, while the WASP broke gender barriers by serving critical roles in aviation during the same period. Critics argue that the decision to remove these materials undermines historical education, with many asserting that such content represents history, not DEI initiatives.
Heeding Trump, Air Force won't teach recruits about Tuskegee Airmen
A video on the pioneering Black pilots, famed for their World War II exploits, was stripped from an Air Force basic training curriculum this week.
www.expressnews.com
What does learning about the tuskeegee airmen do for military readiness? I don't see the connection.I live in San Antonio and worked on Lackland for 20 years. This was in our local paper today:
TL;DR Summary:
President Trump signed an executive order banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal government, resulting in immediate changes within the Air Force. At Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, a video about the Tuskegee Airmen, along with content on Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and diversity, was removed from the Air Force basic training curriculum. The Tuskegee Airmen, pioneering Black pilots in World War II, shattered racial barriers and became legendary for their contributions to the war effort, while the WASP broke gender barriers by serving critical roles in aviation during the same period. Critics argue that the decision to remove these materials undermines historical education, with many asserting that such content represents history, not DEI initiatives.
Heeding Trump, Air Force won't teach recruits about Tuskegee Airmen
A video on the pioneering Black pilots, famed for their World War II exploits, was stripped from an Air Force basic training curriculum this week.
It's part of our heritage! Our promotion testing is tied to our knowledge of USAF History; Hap Arnold, Tuskegee Airmen, etc. I did my presentation on the Tuskegee Airmen during Airman Leadership School at Altas AB, Oklahoma.
OK. Maybe add it to the training if P-47 and P-38 pilots, too. 🙄
Seems like your promotion testing should be tied to how well you can kill bad guys. Just sayin’.
Really!? That's your take? We learn about General Henry "Hap" Arnold, The Tuskegee Airmen, Chuck Yeager, Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), and many many more! You have zero clue about the significance of studying history and knowing your service's heritage.
My God you are absolutely insufferable, Scruddy. What's wrong with you? What's wrong with saying, "I voted for Trump and support most of his policies, but this one is uncalled for. "
Thank you. They fail to connect all the dots intentionally.
You haven't explained how history lessons improve military readiness though?
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"History lessons" improve military readiness by teaching extremely valuable lessons from past successes and failures. Ever heard of trends and analysis? Understanding our history helps us service members avoid mistakes and replicate effective strategies. Geebus, I just watched the King of Wessex in the series Vikings read Roman history, implement their tactics and defeat the Vikings.
Additionally, these "history lessons" build leadership skills, foster teamwork, and inspire resilience by highlighting the sacrifices and achievements of those who came before (esprit decor). If you don't understand why we serve our country, then I can't help you.
Are you serious?
"History lessons" improve military readiness by teaching extremely valuable lessons from past successes and failures. Ever heard of trends and analysis? Understanding our history helps us service members avoid mistakes and replicate effective strategies. Geebus, I just watched the King of Wessex in the series Vikings read Roman history, implement their tactics and defeat the Vikings.
Additionally, these "history lessons" build leadership skills, foster teamwork, and inspire resilience by highlighting the sacrifices and achievements of those who came before (esprit decor). If you don't understand why we serve our country, then I can't help you.
The Army-Air Force doesn't even exist anymore. Why are we wasting Airmen's time when they could be doing readiness exercises.
We will celebrate the Tuskegee Airmen and acknowledge their incredible contribution during WW2.
Their heroism and heroics do not need to be mixed with a DEI class.
Everyone should learn about the Airman, they can stand alone
Their heroism and heroics do not need to be mixed with a DEI class.
Everyone should learn about the Airman, they can stand alone
They can probably still learn about General Henry "Hap" Arnold, Chuck Yeager, and Brigadier General Billy Mitchell. However, that woke stuff about women and people of color apparently doesn't belong in Trump's military.
From the googles:
History is taught in ALL branches of the U.S. military, and it is often tied to promotion. Each branch incorporates lessons from its own history and broader military history into training programs to instill traditions, core values, and leadership principles. For example:
History is taught in ALL branches of the U.S. military, and it is often tied to promotion. Each branch incorporates lessons from its own history and broader military history into training programs to instill traditions, core values, and leadership principles. For example:
- Army: Soldiers learn about key battles, leaders, and the evolution of Army doctrine through courses like the Basic Leader Course (BLC) and higher-level training for promotions.
- Navy: Sailors study naval history, such as the contributions of key figures like Admiral Nimitz and significant battles like Midway, as part of leadership and professional development programs.
- Marine Corps: The Corps emphasizes its storied history, including battles like Iwo Jima and figures like Chesty Puller, in every level of training to instill the Marine ethos.
- Coast Guard: Training highlights maritime rescue missions and figures like Joshua James, tying history to their mission and promotion education.
- Air Force: Airmen learn about key moments in aviation and Air Force history, such as the achievements of the Tuskegee Airmen, Operation Desert Storm, and leaders like General Hap Arnold, as part of Professional Military Education (PME) and promotion testing.
There aren't DEI classes in basic training.
It's not in a DEI class. It's in our PDG and always has been. When we're standing in formation waiting for our turn to enter the chow hall, or medical exam, etc. ALL Airmen pull out their study guides and read about military customs and courtesies, rank structure, HISTORY, etc. Please stop talking about something you know absolutely nothing about. All of you are way out of your depth.
Now do WASP and Tuskegee Airmen. They've been part of our training and history for decades prior to DEI. Remember when I said don't throw the baby out with the bathwater?
He's probably scouring Twitter for some self affirm tweets from Cat Turd or Long Dong Silver.
