Former Army Ranger discusses what he learned about racism in the military after 15 tours in Iraq, Afghanistan
Ethan Barton,Teny Sahakian - Yesterday 2:13 AM
Aretired Army Ranger said the military was a melting pot that already stamped out racist tendencies even before the Pentagon started launching initiatives.
Former Army Ranger on what he learned about extremism in the military
The Department of Defense under Secretary Lloyd Austin has taken several steps aimed at eliminating extremism from the service and expanding equity. But extremism and racism aren’t issues within the ranks, since such beliefs are incompatible with unit cohesion – a necessary element for combat victory, the former Ranger, Jariko Denman, told Fox News.
"You as an individual are not important," he said. "The mission is important, and your teammates are important."
"You always put your teammate before yourself," Denman, who served 20 years in the Army, added.
Most recently, the Pentagon released its "Equity Action Plan," which aims to "establish a holistic strategy for continuing to cultivate enduring and equitable change." It was part of the Pentagon’s assessment "to identify potential barriers that underserved communities and individuals face," the report said.
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