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What looks like a viral meme about Colin Powell masks a much larger story: documented removals of historical pages, training content, and senior leaders that disproportionately affected women and people of color, and that were reversed only after public outcry.
At the same time, carriers endured record-long deployments with serious material and morale consequences for sailors, while the VA suffered major staff losses and veterans faced longer waits and threats to benefits.
Put together, the episode argues this isn’t mere symbolism but a governing approach that prioritizes purity tests and messaging over sustained readiness and care for service members and veterans.
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