Kirby claims anti-woke defense bill puts troops, military readiness at ‘greater risk’

Said rollback of trans, DEI, abortion programs would ‘make it harder for Americans to serve in uniform’

By Alexander Hall – Fox News, July 14, 2023

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby claimed that the left-wing policies Republican lawmakers condemn are actually essential for military readiness Friday.

(Ed Note:Retired Rear Admiral Kirby fits the title of a REMF as explained in a previous post)

The House of Representatives narrowly passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Friday, which Republicans have touted for pushing back against “woke” Pentagon policies. Most Democrats rejected the bill due to hotly debated amendments that would curb the Pentagon’s abortion travel reimbursement policy, transgender medical procedures and Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) programs throughout the military. 

“DoD’s strategic advantage in a complex global security environment is the diverse and dynamic talent pool from which we draw,” the White House statement of administration policy said in response to the bill earlier this week. “We rely on diverse perspectives, experiences, and skillsets to remain a global leader, deter war, and keep our nation secure.”

Please read original article -Fox New – July 13, 2023

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One Response to Kirby claims anti-woke defense bill puts troops, military readiness at ‘greater risk’

  1. V N says:

    diverse and dynamic talent pool from which we draw,,,this is not an advertising firm

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