Biden senior Pentagon official claims policies focused on nonbinary identities essential for national security
'Self-loathing, anti-Americanism masquerading as ‘DEI,' a critic said about Kathleen Hicks' remarks
By Hannah Grossman Fox News
Published June 25, 2024 5:00am EDT
Senior Pentagon official touts policies for 'nonbinary' identities
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks speaks during a Pride event at the Pentagon. (Video via Center for Military Excellence)
FIRST ON FOX – The Pentagon's second-highest-ranking official has outlined commitments over the years to supporting "nonbinary service members" and addressing "unconscious bias," saying they were key to readiness and national security.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks discussed the need to create a cultural change in the military at multiple Pride events, including most recently on June 5.
During a DoD Pride event for the Association of LGBTQI+ Service Members in June, Hicks discussed listening to the needs of service members, including LGBTQ individuals, as a Pentagon priority vis-à-vis military "readiness," a term which refers to the ability to deter potential adversaries, defend national interests and ensure that armed forces can meet their missions.
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