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The Air Force has resumed a course on the first unit of black pilots that was temporarily withdrawn to ensure compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order banning DEI in the federal government.
After a backlash from lawmakers and even new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Air Force said reports that it withdrew a course teaching new recruits about the 15,000 black pilots, mechanics and cooks in the segregated World War II army known as the Tuskegee Airmen were “inaccurate.”
However, Hegseth wrote on Sunday X that the track removal was “immediately reversed.”
Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, said in a statement that the segment that included videos of the Tuskegee Airmen was temporarily pulled Jan. 23 because the portion that included the DEI material was ordered to be removed.
A video about the Women Air Force Pilots (WASPs), a paramilitary group of women pilots in the World War II, it was also temporarily removed.
From left to right, Tuskegee Airmen, Lt. Col. Washington Ross, Lt. Col. Harry Stewart, Col. Charles McGee and Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson stand next to a Tuskegee Army Airfield AY-6 Texas fighter jet during a ceremony honoring Airmen at Selfridge Air Force Base in Harrison Township, Michigan , June 19, 2012.
“We believe this curricular adjustment is fully aligned with the guidelines provided in the DEI executive order,” he said. “No curriculum or content highlighting the honor and valor of Tuskegee Airmen or Air Force pilots has been removed from basic military training.”
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“No Airmen or Guardsmen will miss this part of the training due to the revision, however, one group of trainees had their training delayed. The revised training, which focuses on the documented historical legacy and distinguished bravery with which these units and Airmen fought for our nation in World War II war and after that it will continue on January 27.”
Gen. David Allvin, the Air Force Chief of Staff, explained further: “Let me clear up the rumors – while we are currently reviewing all training courses to ensure compliance with executive orders, there is no curriculum or content that emphasizes the honor and valor of Tuskegee Airmen or Women Air Force Service Pilots removed from basic military training.”
Approximately 14,000 Tuskegee Airmen served in World War II, including hundreds of now-legendary fighter pilots. (Tuskegee University Archives)
“From day one, I have directed our Air Force to promptly and professionally implement all directives outlined in the Executive Orders issued by the President – no hesitation, no slow-rolling, no stalling. When policy changes, it is everyone’s responsibility to be diligent and ensure that everyone the remnants of outdated policies are appropriately removed, and new ones are clearly established,” he continued in the statement.
“Despite some of the inaccurate views expressed in recent reporting, our Air Force faithfully executes all of the President’s executive orders. Compliance with policy includes our force’s full compliance with the guidance provided in the DEI executive order. Disguising and renaming is not compliance, and I” We made that clear to your knowledge. If there are cases of insufficient compliance, we will hold those responsible accountable.”
Before the Air Force announced it would resume pilot training on Monday, His. Katie Britt, R-Ala.he accused him of “maliciously following the rules”.
“I have no doubt that Secretary Hegseth will correct and get to the bottom of the abusive compliance that we have seen in recent days. President Trump celebrated and honored the Tuskegee Airmen during his first term,” she said.
The Tuskegee Airmen taken in 1945. (Tuskegee University Archives)
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“Amen! We’re done, Senator. This won’t stand,” Hegseth repeated.
WASPs were vital for transporting warplanes during World War II. The Tuskegee Airmen, an active combat unit from 1940 to 1952, were the first soldiers to fly during World War II. The group destroyed more than 100 German aircraft.
The nation’s armed forces were not desegregated until 1948, per the executive order of then-President Harry Truman.
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On Monday, Trump is expected to issue a new executive order aimed at eradicating DEI in the military, in addition to one that limits the placement of transgender soldiers. Another executive order will reinstate members of the military who were fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
