{"id":2035771,"date":"2023-09-18T10:13:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T14:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joint-chiefs-of-staff-chairman-milley-protests-im-not-sure-what-woke-means\/"},"modified":"2023-09-18T10:15:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T14:15:23","slug":"joint-chiefs-of-staff-chairman-milley-protests-im-not-sure-what-woke-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joint-chiefs-of-staff-chairman-milley-protests-im-not-sure-what-woke-means\/","title":{"rendered":"Milley protests: Uncertain about the meaning of &#8220;woke&#8221;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjoint-chiefs-of-staff-chairman-milley-protests-im-not-sure-what-woke-means%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035771&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>General Mark Milley: The U.S. Military is Not &#8220;Woke&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview with CNN&#8217;s Fareed Zakaria, General Mark Milley, the \u2064chairman \u2063of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, \u2063addressed the notion that the U.S. military is &#8220;woke.&#8221; When asked about the \u2063military&#8217;s alleged affinity for reading\u2063 Karl Marx, Milley \u2062responded, &#8220;You know, \u2062I\u2019m \u200cnot even sure what that \u200dword truly means.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However,\u200c Milley was quick to defend \u2064the\u2063 strength and readiness of the military.\u200c He stated, &#8220;The\u200b military \u2063I see is a military\u200c that is exceptionally \u200bstrong, it\u2019s\u2063 powerful, it\u2019s ready. In fact, our readiness\u2064 rate \u200bis better now \u200cthan\u200b it has been in years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Milley firmly\u200d rejected the idea that \u200dthe military is &#8220;woke,&#8221; stating,\u200b &#8220;This military is a lot of things, but woke it \u2064is\u2062 not. So,\u200d I take exception to that.&#8221; \u200dHe acknowledged that there may be some instances that could fit into that \u2062category, but emphasized that it does not represent the U.S. military as\u2064 a whole.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2062is not the first time Milley has addressed controversial topics. \u200bIn June 2021, he defended the reading of Critical Race\u2064 Theory (CRT) texts by the military, stating that it does not make\u200c them communists. He \u200calso expressed the importance of\u2063 understanding concepts like &#8220;white rage&#8221; and the need \u2062for open-mindedness within\u200d the military.<\/p>\n<p>Reports have surfaced about diversity and inclusion training within the military, \u2062including instructions for Air \u2063Force cadets to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mother-of-gender-neutral-theyby-announces-child-has-chosen-to-be-a-boy-selected-he-him-pronouns\/\" title=\"Mother Of Gender-Neutral \u2018TheyBy\u2019 Announces Child Has Chosen To Be A Boy, Selected \u2018He\/Him\u2019 Pronouns\">gender-neutral terms<\/a> instead\u2064 of gender-specific\u2063 ones. However, Milley&#8217;s stance remains \u2064clear\u2062 &#8211; the military is not &#8220;woke.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>These discussions come amidst\u2062 whistleblower complaints and \u2063concerns raised by Senator Tom Cotton about\u2063 extremist \u200dand \u2063diversity training within the Pentagon. The military has faced allegations\u2064 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joint-chiefs-of-staff-chairman-milley-protests-im-not-sure-what-woke-means\/\" title=\"Milley protests: Uncertain about the meaning of \"woke\".\">replacing\u2063 military history training<\/a> with \u2064sessions on police brutality, white privilege, and \u200bsystemic\u2062 racism.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these controversies, General Mark Milley stands firm in\u2064 his belief that\u200d the U.S. military is \u200dnot &#8220;woke&#8221; and\u200d remains focused\u200d on its strength, readiness, and \u2063mission.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2064does General Milley address concerns that\u200c addressing\u2062 social issues may \u2062weaken the military&#8217;s readiness or operational effectiveness?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Lley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made a powerful statement \u2062regarding the state of the U.S. military. He firmly stated that the military \u2063is \u200dnot &#8220;woke,&#8221; pushing back against the notion that it has \u2063become overly focused on \u2064political\u200c correctness and social issues.<\/p>\n<p>General\u2062 Milley&#8217;s assertion comes in response to mounting criticism from certain segments of society that view the military as being\u2062 too liberal or\u200c overly concerned with progressive values.\u2063 Some argue \u200dthat there is an increasing emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and addressing \u200dsocial issues within the ranks, detracting from the military&#8217;s primary mission of \u200bdefending the nation.<\/p>\n<p>In the interview, General Milley clarified that \u200dwhile the military is\u200d indeed committed to promoting equality and\u200c diversity, this does not mean it is preoccupied with being &#8220;woke.&#8221; He affirmed that the military&#8217;s primary function remains\u200b the protection of the nation and its allies, and any actions taken to address social \u200dissues\u200b and \u2063promote equality are in \u200bservice \u2063of this larger mission.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing\u2064 the \u200cconcern that \u2062focusing on social issues might weaken the military&#8217;s readiness or operational effectiveness, General Milley was adamant that a diverse \u2062and\u200c inclusive force is actually \u200dcrucial\u200d in maintaining military readiness. He \u2063emphasized the importance \u200bof understanding\u200d the diverse communities the military serves, as well as fostering an environment that actively encourages and values\u2064 different perspectives and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>The idea that the military \u2062is \u200dbecoming \u2062too &#8220;woke&#8221; has been perpetuated by individuals who harbor \u2064a \u2063misguided belief that promoting inclusivity\u2064 somehow weakens the effectiveness\u200d of the armed forces. However, General Milley made\u2063 it clear that embracing diversity and inclusivity does not mean compromising\u2062 on combat readiness or \u2062operational capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, studies\u200d have \u200cshown that \u2062diversity within organizations leads to better problem-solving, innovation, and decision-making. By bringing together individuals from \u200ddifferent backgrounds and experiences, the \u2064military can tap into a wide range of perspectives \u2063and talents, promoting adaptability \u2063and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>General Milley&#8217;s message serves as\u200c a reminder that the military&#8217;s commitment to equality and diversity is not a distraction from its core responsibility but an essential part of its role as\u200b a defender \u2063of democracy. The U.S. military has a long history of adapting\u200d to\u200b societal changes and evolving to meet new challenges, and its efforts to promote inclusivity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ramaswamy-says-us-climate-agenda-is-a-hoax-and-esg-policies-pose-grave-threat-to-liberty\/\" title=\"Ramaswamy dismisses US climate agenda as a 'hoax' and warns of 'grave threat' to liberty from ESG policies.\">address social issues<\/a> are reflective of this tradition.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064notion that \u2064the military should be separate from broader societal conversations and concerns is outdated. The armed\u200c forces are not insulated from the world; they are\u200d an integral part of it. Military members come from various \u2063backgrounds and reflect\u200c the\u2062 diversity of the nation\u2064 they serve. Acknowledging and\u200d embracing this diversity is a strength, \u2063not a weakness.<\/p>\n<p>General Milley\u2019s comments \u2064should be seen as\u200b a call to recognize the importance of inclusivity \u200cand equality in the military and beyond. They serve as\u200c a reminder that societies evolve, and institutions must\u2064 adapt to reflect the values\u200c and aspirations \u2062of the \u2062people they serve.<\/p>\n<p>As the chairman of \u2062the Joint\u200d Chiefs of Staff, \u2063General Mark Milley&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nfl-media-give-player-pass-on-anti-asian-racial-slur-thats-because-of-identity-and-politics\/\" title=\"NFL, Media Give Player Pass On Anti-Asian Racial Slur. That\u2019s Because Of Identity And Politics.\">words carry weight<\/a>. \u200dHis statement that the U.S. \u2064military is not &#8220;woke&#8221; highlights the necessity of \u2063dispelling myths\u200b and misconceptions about the military&#8217;s \u2062commitment to equality and diversity. It is a declaration that reinforces the military&#8217;s dedication \u200cto \u2062its primary role while recognizing that embracing social progress is not \u2063incompatible with safeguarding the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed uncertainty about the meaning of the term &#8220;woke.&#8221; During an interview with CNN&#8217;s Fareed Zakaria, Zakaria mentioned the military&#8217;s alleged lack of &#8220;wokeness&#8221; and suggested officers should read Karl Marx. Milley responded by stating he was unsure if the U.S. military is &#8220;woke.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2035772,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2035771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2035771"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035771\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2035772"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2035771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2035771"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2035771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}