From WHRO Public Radio: The next generation of leaders from each of the sea-oriented branches of the military are in Norfolk this week for a leadership conference emphasizing diversity.
The National Naval Officers Association and The Association of Naval Services Officers are holding a weeklong conference in Norfolk. It’s the first time the groups are meeting together for the first time since 2010.
The meeting comes at a time when Republican members of Congress have called Vice President Kamala Harris a DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) hire, and the House has threatened to end Pentagon programs that promote diversity in the ranks.
“Some would say that DEI stands for Definitely Earned It,” said (Ret.) Rear Admiral Cedric Pringle, president of the NNOA. “I think that the hijacking of that narrative is more of a distraction than anything. The work still needs to be done, and that’s where we are.”
Among the speakers at the conference this week were Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. Last year, she became the first woman to be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
“I think that we’re strongest and most effective as a force when we build strong, inclusive, connected teams,” said Franchetti on Wednesday. “That’s how we deliver a war fighting advantage every day. And that’s what leadership is all about: creating the most qualified, combat ready, team possible.” . . . . (read more)
And how does the “most qualified” line up with DEI, i.e. selecting someone on the basis of the color of their skin, gender or ethnicity?
CNO Delivers Remarks at NNOA-ANSO Joint Leadership Symposium (US Navy)
The National Naval Officers Association:
Vision: To support the Sea Services in strengthening a diverse senior officer corps to enhance operational readiness.
Mission: To enhance Sea Service operational readiness by supporting recruiting, professional development, and retention in an effort to achieve a diverse officer corps that reflects the demographics of our Nation
From the conference’s program book, a typical word salad pandering advertisement from Deloitte:
“We are fully committed to championing diversity, equity and inclusion and fostering a culture where merit can shine through. Everyone should feel celebrated, heard and valued. . . . “
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