Great----I am somewhat hopeful, but really don't see how the Senate as presently constituted will pass this. Even if such a miracle occurs, there is still the White House and its denizens who will surely attempt to derail the process. This would at the least be a great executive order for the a Republican President to issue on day one.
The drag stuff will continue because they will use MWR funds and still be able to testify truthfully that they did not use appropriated funds. Other loopholes will be found and exploited.
Hey, a BRAC for Wokeness! Sal, you just cheered me up immensely. As a long-time reader, I look forward to DivThur posts. You always seem to have some new outrage, and clearly your network is vast. As others note, this may or may not pass the Senate, let alone Conference, let alone the White House. Still, the issues are now out in the open, screaming loud from the floor of the House. And hey, we don't have enough shipyards and aircraft rework facilities, not enough gun barrel factories, insufficient ammunition plants... So, something has to give. Let's vote on it: Diversity, or true, measurable Military Capabilities? Meanwhile, enjoy the symphony of sorrows coming from the air-conditioned spaces, if you get my drift.
" DoD’s strategic advantage in a complex global security environment is the diverse and dynamic talent pool from which we draw. We rely on diverse perspectives, experiences, and skillsets to remain a global leader, deter war, and keep our nation secure."
I don't see much diversity within the PLA or PLAN? That must mean we are gonna kick a$$ since they have no Uyghur Flag Officers. Not many Baptist FO either BTW.
We should get VOA messaging on that and hang some GO Uyghurs signs on our embassies
Thank you House of Representatives. Regrettably, I don’t see Chuck schumer supporting this, much less FJB signing off on this. So this fight will receive zero media coverage and die
Even if it fails, it is a start and needs to run every year until it does pass.
This must not be vetoed, then rolled into a festering mess of a "must pass continuing resolution" with the good stuff stripped out.
Noted that the Coast Guard, with its own cancerous DEI infection is not included. Granted this is NDAA, not Treasury or Transportation or DHS, or whomever is foster parenting the USCG this year. But, even if our Coastie friends are not included in this bill, we need to get this passed.
Bravo Zulu to all who worked to draft and include this wonderful piece of legislation. And, to work to actually get it passed "regular order" instead of allowing delay to roll it into the malevolent continuing resolution and omnibus games where all manner of scum and villainy can be concealed.
"The Administration strongly opposes the House’s sweeping attempts (sections 364, 523, 566, 595, 596, 598, 904, and 1046) to eliminate the Department’s longstanding DEIA efforts and related initiatives to promote a cohesive and inclusive force."
Ummm, notice nothing said about "Best", "Brightest", "Most Qualified", "Most talented", "Meets All Requirements", "Best of the Best", "Seriously promote above of YG", "Unlimited Leadership Potential"< or any other superlatives we've seen (and maybe read) on Fitreps.
If it doesn't pass we are well and truly FireF--Ked.
We have been doing this for 18 years now?! Holy crap! This is good and necessary and I hope it passes the congress and at least gets to the White House. I hope it gets reintroduced in a new congress and signed into law by a new president. Point is we need to drumbeat this until it’s passed. Meanwhile the downstream effects will continue as the .mil leadership promotes up, ie Proposed CJCS chair.
Good work Phib. I know this is a validation for you after 18 years in the wilderness.
I hope these pass, but I've got a feeling they will get stripped out in Conference Committee.
Great----I am somewhat hopeful, but really don't see how the Senate as presently constituted will pass this. Even if such a miracle occurs, there is still the White House and its denizens who will surely attempt to derail the process. This would at the least be a great executive order for the a Republican President to issue on day one.
The drag stuff will continue because they will use MWR funds and still be able to testify truthfully that they did not use appropriated funds. Other loopholes will be found and exploited.
Hey, a BRAC for Wokeness! Sal, you just cheered me up immensely. As a long-time reader, I look forward to DivThur posts. You always seem to have some new outrage, and clearly your network is vast. As others note, this may or may not pass the Senate, let alone Conference, let alone the White House. Still, the issues are now out in the open, screaming loud from the floor of the House. And hey, we don't have enough shipyards and aircraft rework facilities, not enough gun barrel factories, insufficient ammunition plants... So, something has to give. Let's vote on it: Diversity, or true, measurable Military Capabilities? Meanwhile, enjoy the symphony of sorrows coming from the air-conditioned spaces, if you get my drift.
" DoD’s strategic advantage in a complex global security environment is the diverse and dynamic talent pool from which we draw. We rely on diverse perspectives, experiences, and skillsets to remain a global leader, deter war, and keep our nation secure."
I don't see much diversity within the PLA or PLAN? That must mean we are gonna kick a$$ since they have no Uyghur Flag Officers. Not many Baptist FO either BTW.
We should get VOA messaging on that and hang some GO Uyghurs signs on our embassies
I'm a Marine; but damnit, the COAST GUARD is one of the Armed Forces of the United States.
DEI may be the worst part of the bloat, but still plenty of staffing that needs to be cut in DOD.
“… even meeting in person at a Waffle House, Dunkin Donuts, or out of the way restaurants on both coasts to encourage me to not stop.”
You’re eating well, at least…
Perhaps the water rises less slowly now.....
Thank you House of Representatives. Regrettably, I don’t see Chuck schumer supporting this, much less FJB signing off on this. So this fight will receive zero media coverage and die
BZ. Clear and unambiguous language re diversity etc.
"DoD is committed to developing and maintaining a dignified...workplace."
I want that guy hooked up to a polygraph integrated to a taser.
OUTSTANDING, if it passes.
Even if it fails, it is a start and needs to run every year until it does pass.
This must not be vetoed, then rolled into a festering mess of a "must pass continuing resolution" with the good stuff stripped out.
Noted that the Coast Guard, with its own cancerous DEI infection is not included. Granted this is NDAA, not Treasury or Transportation or DHS, or whomever is foster parenting the USCG this year. But, even if our Coastie friends are not included in this bill, we need to get this passed.
Bravo Zulu to all who worked to draft and include this wonderful piece of legislation. And, to work to actually get it passed "regular order" instead of allowing delay to roll it into the malevolent continuing resolution and omnibus games where all manner of scum and villainy can be concealed.
The military should provide a safe work environment?
"The Administration strongly opposes the House’s sweeping attempts (sections 364, 523, 566, 595, 596, 598, 904, and 1046) to eliminate the Department’s longstanding DEIA efforts and related initiatives to promote a cohesive and inclusive force."
Ummm, notice nothing said about "Best", "Brightest", "Most Qualified", "Most talented", "Meets All Requirements", "Best of the Best", "Seriously promote above of YG", "Unlimited Leadership Potential"< or any other superlatives we've seen (and maybe read) on Fitreps.
If it doesn't pass we are well and truly FireF--Ked.
We have been doing this for 18 years now?! Holy crap! This is good and necessary and I hope it passes the congress and at least gets to the White House. I hope it gets reintroduced in a new congress and signed into law by a new president. Point is we need to drumbeat this until it’s passed. Meanwhile the downstream effects will continue as the .mil leadership promotes up, ie Proposed CJCS chair.
Good work Phib. I know this is a validation for you after 18 years in the wilderness.