Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger says there's 'zero evidence' DEI training distracts from r

[rangerrebew]

MARINES Published March 16, 2023 1:37pm EDT
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger says there's 'zero evidence' DEI training distracts from readiness

Gen David Berger argued that if diversity, equity and inclusion programs were a problem, Marine Corps retention would be down
 
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The United States Marine Corps commandant responded to criticisms levied by Republican lawmakers that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training are harming military readiness, saying he has seen "zero evidence" that is true.


Gen. David Berger was interviewed at a Defense One conference Thursday, where reporter Caitlin Kenney asked him to respond to lawmakers who have raised concerns that so-called "woke" DEI programs are having a negative impact on preparedness. Berger denied that was the case.

"At the end of the day, the goal is to make sure that the unit is prepared for combat. That's why we have a Marine Corps — to try and prevent a conflict, and if one comes, to make sure that we win it. So, building cohesive teams is part of that," Berger said.

 https://www.foxnews.com/politics/marine-corps-commandant-gen-david-berger-zero-evidence-dei-training-distracts-readiness

[rangerrebew]

There have been no fatalities from constipation in the past 20 years which is a good sign, too, especially involving people of color.

[SZonian]

Instead of training to fight, you're training to "fight"...right, not a "distraction".   

[Timber Rattler]

Berger's an idiot and the USMC's worst commandant in recent history.

He's lying BTW...

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