Biden senior Pentagon official claims policies focused on nonbinary identities essential for national security
Defense And Security,Pentagon,LGBTQ Issues,Gender Identity,US Military,Military,DEI,Critical Race Theory
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FIRST ON FOX – The Pentagon's second-highest-ranking official outlined a commitment to policies focused on "nonbinary service members" and mandating critical race theory training, claiming those points were keys to national security.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleene Hicks discussed the need to create a cultural change in the military at multiple Pride events, including most recently on June 5.
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