Air Force Reinstates Tuskegee Airmen Video After Outcry

by Nehemiah Frank, The Black Wall Street Times

In a swift reversal following widespread public backlash, the U.S. Air Force announced it will restore a training video featuring the legendary Tuskegee Airmen to its curriculum. The move came after criticism from lawmakers, veterans’ organizations, and the public, who expressed outrage over the video’s removal as part of compliance with executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

The decision to reinstate the training materials was confirmed by the Department of Defense, with newly appointed Secretary Pete Hegseth pledging to address what he described as “malicious compliance” with the DEI-related executive orders issued under the Trump administration. Responding to Alabama Senator Katie Britt’s concerns, Hegseth wrote on X, formerly Twitter, “Amen! We’re all over it, Senator. This will not stand.”

The reinstatement of the video, which honors the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen represents a significant victory for those advocating to preserve these critical chapters of U.S. military history.

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