{"id":2109074,"date":"2023-11-27T16:28:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T21:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-air-force-nominees-pride-antics-prove-leftists-have-ideologically-captured-the-military\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T16:32:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T21:32:02","slug":"biden-air-force-nominees-pride-antics-prove-leftists-have-ideologically-captured-the-military","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-air-force-nominees-pride-antics-prove-leftists-have-ideologically-captured-the-military\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden&#8217;s Air Force nominee&#8217;s actions show leftists&#8217; influence on the military"},"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\">22<\/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%2Fbiden-air-force-nominees-pride-antics-prove-leftists-have-ideologically-captured-the-military%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=2109074&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>Leftist Identity\u2062 Politics Infects U.S. Military: \u200dAir Force Official \u2063Promotes Pride Parade<\/h2>\n<p>In a\u2063 troubling example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-todays-cultural-marxists-would-be-wise-to-learn-from-martin-luther-king-jr\/\" title=\"What Today\u2019s Cultural Marxists Would Be Wise To Learn From Martin Luther King Jr.\">leftist identity politics<\/a> infiltrating the U.S. military, The Federalist has uncovered\u200b that Air Force Brig. Gen. Steven J. Butow, recently promoted \u2062by President Joe Biden,\u2062 participated in a 2022 California &#8220;pride&#8221; parade.<\/p>\n<p>Nominated by Biden to \u2064serve as major general, Butow joined several U.S. \u2063service members in the 2022 Silicon Valley Pride \u200cParade. As commander of the California Air National Guard, Butow&#8217;s involvement in the event was captured in a photograph, where he can be seen proudly posing alongside his\u200b fellow service members, \u200dall\u200d wearing rainbow-colored event passes.<\/p>\n<p>Butow&#8217;s active participation in the parade was further confirmed by another photograph, which revealed that the California Military Department had participated in \u2062multiple pride parades the previous \u2062year,\u200b promoting diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking\u2062 about the event, Butow stated, &#8220;We&#8217;re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secy-mayorkas-admits-dhs-not-able-to-follow-covid-testing-policy-to-its-fullest-extent\/\" title=\"Secy. Mayorkas admits DHS not able to follow COVID testing policy to its fullest extent\">community-based organization<\/a>&#8230; The best part about the Guard is the Guard should reflect the communities that we represent,&#8221; echoing leftist rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p>The annual \u200bSilicon Valley Pride Parade, hosted by Silicon Valley Pride, featured various LGBT-themed festivities, including drag bingo, a cook-off, and performances by drag queens and dancers.<\/p>\n<p>Butow&#8217;s endorsement of diversity, equity, and inclusion\u200c (DEI) ideology is not unique among\u200b Biden&#8217;s military nominees. Benjamin Jonsson, an \u200bAir Force colonel promoted to brigadier general, openly criticized\u200d his\u2063 fellow white airmen for not acknowledging \u200csystemic racism in the military.<\/p>\n<p>Charles Q. Brown,\u200c recently confirmed as the chair of the Joint Chiefs of \u200bStaff, has also emphasized diversity in personnel decisions \u200dand admitted to hiring for diversity in his staff.<\/p>\n<p>The military&#8217;s \u200dembrace of leftist politics under Biden underscores the significance of Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville&#8217;s protest against the Defense Department&#8217;s radical abortion\u200b policy. Tuberville&#8217;s actions have forced the Senate Armed Services Committee \u2062to vote on military promotions individually rather than collectively.<\/p>\n<p>Despite possessing the \u2062power to bring these nominations to the \u2063Senate floor for a vote, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats have baselessly\u200c attacked Tuberville, accusing \u200chim of\u2064 jeopardizing national security and military \u2062readiness.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats have attempted to \u2064advance a\u2062 resolution that\u200b would bypass Tuberville&#8217;s protest and allow the Pentagon&#8217;s unlawful policy to\u200d go unchallenged, but they would need Republican support to succeed.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Shawn Fleetwood is \u200da staff writer \u200cfor The Federalist and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington. His work has been featured in \u2062various outlets, \u200dincluding RealClearPolitics and Conservative\u200c Review. Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200b does the involvement of the California Military Department in pride parades raise concerns about \u2064the politicization of \u200dthe U.S.\u200d military?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ity\u200b and inclusion within the military. This blatant display of support for identity politics raises significant concerns about the politicization of the U.S. military and its impact on national security.<\/p>\n<p>Identity politics, defined as prioritizing the interests and concerns of specific social groups based on their race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation, has become a divisive force within American society. While proponents\u200c argue that it is a necessary tool for addressing historical injustices and achieving equality, critics contend that it fosters division and undermines meritocracy.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. military, historically revered for its dedication to duty, \u2063honor, and country, should be free from \u200cany partisan affiliations and political agendas. The promotion of Brig. Gen. Butow, who openly engages in identity politics, sends a troubling message to service members and the American people. It suggests that the military is becoming a tool for promoting a specific political ideology, rather than focusing on its core \u2064mission of defending the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the\u200c participation of the California\u200d Military Department in multiple pride parades is\u2063 indicative of a broader trend within the military. Instead of prioritizing readiness, training, and military effectiveness, there appears to be an increasing emphasis on diversity and inclusion initiatives. While diversity \u2062within the military is undoubtedly important, it should not become the primary focus at the expense of military readiness and effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>This shift towards identity politics in\u200b the military is not only concerning from a national security standpoint but also raises questions about the erosion of traditional values and the impact on unit cohesion. The military&#8217;s strength lies in\u200d its ability to bring together individuals from diverse \u2064backgrounds \u200cunder a \u2063shared sense of purpose and camaraderie. However, when politicized agendas are allowed\u200c to infiltrate the ranks, \u200dit risks creating divisions and undermining morale.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the military should\u200d be a nonpartisan institution, free from \u2064the influence of any one political \u2063ideology. \u2064By openly participating in pride parades, Brig. Gen. Butow and the California Military Department are aligning \u2063themselves with a specific political movement. This compromises the integrity and impartiality\u200b of the military, which should \u200dserve as a unifying force for all Americans, regardless of\u200b their political beliefs or identities.<\/p>\n<p>As the Biden administration \u200ccontinues to promote a progressive agenda, it is crucial to\u2062 uphold\u200c the values that\u200c have made the U.S. military the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-ted-cruz-plans-resolution-to-support-arms-sales-to-israel\/\" title=\"Sen. Ted Cruz Plans Resolution to Support Arms Sales to Israel\">finest fighting force<\/a>\u2064 in \u2063the world. The military should remain focused on its core \u2062mission and resist the pressures of\u2062 identity politics. While diversity and inclusion are important, they should be approached in a manner that does not compromise military effectiveness or undermine the cohesion of our armed forces.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the participation of Air Force Brig. Gen.\u200d Butow in a pride parade, along with\u2062 the involvement of the California Military Department in multiple similar events, highlights the encroachment of leftist identity politics within the U.S. military. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/putin-pardons-convicted-murderer-and-cannibal-to-fight-in-ukraine\/\" title=\"Putin pardons murderer and cannibal to fight in Ukraine\">trend raises concerns<\/a> about the politicization of the military and its impact on national security. It is imperative to uphold\u2062 the nonpartisan nature of the military and ensure that\u200d it remains focused \u2064on its core mission of defending the nation, rather \u200bthan promoting\u200d specific political ideologies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a concerning instance of left-wing identity politics infiltrating the U.S. military, The Federalist has found that President Joe Biden recently appointed Air Force Brig. Gen. Steven J. Butow, who participated in a 2022 California &#8220;pride&#8221; parade. 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