A group of more than 30 veterans and civilian activists issued an open letter Monday urging Republicans to interrogate Air Force General Joe Biden, the nominee for the next military adviser, over his support for racism policies and transgender therapy. requested.
Air Force chief of staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown is likely to face an intense confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday morning, marking his first appearance in Congress since Biden nominated him to the post of chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. will be represented. May 25th. But Mr. Brown’s critics are concerned about degrading the Air Force, justifying his support for the Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program and “reality-denying transgender policies.” The letter argues that Congress should pressure Brown to do so. state.
The letter says there is an “unnecessary social burden” associated with the policies Mr. Brown has championed for preparedness and morale. (Related: ‘Incredibly dangerous’: Air Force accuses Russia of second harassment in two days)
Mr. Brown, who served as Chief of Staff of the Air Force and, before that, Commander of the Pacific Air Forces, intentionally created a diverse organization by selecting individuals for specific roles and promotions based on race. Multiple sources indicate that he made remarks suggesting that
Brown launched an Air Force investigation. i doubt it Advocate for the discriminatory treatment of women and minorities, advocate race-conscious recruitment and promotion practices, and implement programs aimed at recruiting and training more officers from underrepresented groups. supervised.
When asked about his support for past DEI policies, Brown doubled down on his position, arguing that DEI policies help recruit recruits and help create a more positive atmosphere for military personnel. according to To Defense One.
But critics say Brown’s emphasis on diversity could violate civil rights laws and Pentagon policies against discrimination based on race.
The letter’s signatories, including former 1-, 2-, and 3-star generals and leaders of conservative groups focused on national security, warned him that his policies had undermined morale and morale. I want you to prove that you are not. slander From the combat capabilities of the Air Force.
On the floor today, we are calling for an end to the irresponsible and unprecedented hold on military nominations by a minority of Republican senators. We need to confirm these recommendations so that our military leaders and their families can continue their dedicated service to defend our country. pic.twitter.com/wBs7kqzKje
— Senator Jack Reed (@SenJackReed) July 10, 2023
The group said, “Mr. Brown’s views on the highly questionable policies briefly mentioned in the letter were taken before the vote was held on the nomination of Mr. Brown to lead our forces as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It should be given due consideration on record and in public.” In an email to the chairman of the committee, Democratic Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island, and ranking member Rep. Roger Wicker of Mississippi, it said:
Recommended topics for questioning include “Racism Known to Exist in Military Academy Admissions.” CRT-based education programs mandate greater minority representation while deliberately limiting the number of white males in highly rated executive positions. It also targets her high-paying DEI administrator position.
The signatories also called for “annual full disclosure of issues related to transgender policy, as well as sexual assault data.”
The signatories argued that the committee should block Brown’s nomination if he failed to pledge to repeal the policy at the confirmation hearing.
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