U.S. military bases around the world have celebrated Black History Month and similar events for decades. Now, Hegseth says "Identity Months" are "Dead at DoD." ...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invited service members and civilians to still attend celebrations in their "unofficial capacity outside of duty hours." ...
The Department of Defense ends support for cultural observances like Black History Month and Women's History Month, in a move to "restore our warrior culture." ...
In a release titled " Identity Months Dead at DoD " Hegseth ordered all military departments and components to cease recognizing or celebrating every cultural history or heritage month.