Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the Pentagon will undertake steps to address discrimination in the armed forces — including reviewing hairstyle and grooming policies for racial bias and removing photos from promotion boards.
The Pentagon will take immediate steps to begin addressing discrimination in the armed forces, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday. U.S. Army troops are seen here in Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border in November 2018.The Pentagon will take immediate steps to begin addressing discrimination in the armed forces, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday. U.S. Army troops are seen here in Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border in November 2018.U.S.
"These actions identified today will better ensure a diverse workforce at all levels, an inclusive environment, and equal opportunity for all who serve," Esper said inWednesday."But hard work remains as efforts to shift our culture requires steadfast attention. I look forward to receiving the recommendations of the Board and making further progress on these issues."
The Defense Department's new Board on Diversity and Inclusion also met as a group for the first time on Wednesday, Esper said.
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