Air Force Restores Use Of Tuskegee Airmen Video After DEI Ban Backlash

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By Oumou Fofana ·Updated January 28, 2025

The U.S. Air Force recently found itself at the center of controversy after it removed training videos honoring the legacies of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) from its basic training courses. These videos, which were part of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, highlighted the contributions of these trailblazing groups, who overcame segregation and gender bias in their service. The decision, tied to former

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