“There are ways in which a ruler can bring misfortune upon his army: by attempting to govern an army in the same way as he administers a kingdom, being ignorant of the conditions which obtain in an army.”
—Sun Tzu
In my recent piece in this space, we talked about the destructive impacts of the seemingly innocuous acronym DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) on our commercial airlines. Today, we’re looking at the even more devastating impacts of DEI social engineering experimentation in our armed services.
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Let’s be clear: Our nation’s military has a single core mission – to win wars and defend our homeland. Our military has been developing and honing its proud culture for almost 250 years. We’re a beacon of strength and unity around the world and one that our allies rely on. But there is a storm on the horizon threatening to render the greatest military history has ever known to a playground for every radical cause important to the American left. I was privileged to serve our nation as an Air Force pilot for 20 years, seeing service in 70 countries. Anyone who has ever served can testify to the absolute necessity of trust, loyalty, unity, and cohesion. Quickly, however, our proven foundations are being chipped away by forces who couldn't care less about America’s lethality nor the prospect of winning wars.
The American military is (or was) the epitome of a meritocracy. You are selected, promoted, and rewarded based on your abilities (or you should be). The Pentagon, though, has chosen to erode the meritocratic system that has been the backbone of the US military forever. By focusing on identity rather than ability, we’ve begun promoting people based on factors other than their skills and achievements. As a former commander, I can personally attest that shift in philosophy not only undermines our merit-based culture but breeds resentment among those who are passed over for less qualified personnel based solely on their demographics. In my years in uniform, I never witnessed a single racial or gender incident. As for your bedroom, we didn’t ask, we didn’t tell, and we didn’t care. Turns out, nobody cares about your race, ethnicity, or bedroom preferences when bullets are flying. Farewell, for now, to a military service dedicated to merit. And it’s only getting worse.
Another core military requirement that is under attack is the concept of unit cohesion. It’s the glue that binds soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines when in high-stress situations, adversity, or flying bullets. Current Pentagon initiatives, however, threaten the very essence of that cohesion. DEI introduces divisions among the ranks as soldiers begin to see themselves as a particular identity, a particular cause, a different group, rather than members of a cohesive fighting unit all dedicated to supporting one another through thick and thin. It’s why we all wear uniforms proudly displaying our service and our unit. The bonds among brothers and sisters are now being fragmented for absolutely no reason other than promoting the progressive agenda, and this only serves to compromise their warfighting abilities.
Then there’s the impact on public trust. The US Armed Forces has long enjoyed the trust and backing of the American people. Not anymore. Introducing DEI into our military ranks is eroding this cherished trust as the public sees declining readiness, failed recruiting goals, and military “leaders” more focused on social engineering than they are the primary military missions of killing bad guys and breaking their sh*t. Recent obvious examples are Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and General Mark Milley. This loss of trust and confidence has real-life implications in cockpits, ships, and armored vehicles around the world as the once-great American military struggles to garner political support at home, respect from rogue nations, and adequately man its ranks.
The result of these progressive and radical changes to our core military mission is also early exits for our most trained and skilled professionals (we call it voting with their feet). Pilots and special operators are headed for greener, more traditional pastures. The services are offering huge enlistment bonuses and still can't meet the numbers needed to replace them. Turns out Americans who are considering serving our nation don’t want to work for Biden, Schumer, AOC, Austin, and Milley.
Our nation is great because we were founded on good. We were born of moral principles established in our Judeo-Christian ethic. Today, we face perilous times across all of our institutions…none so dire and critical as that of our military and our ability to defend ourselves. We’re heading for a collision between radical progressive ideas and the martial world necessary for combat. It’s time for America to reclaim its military. What do you want your military to be?
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