Purpose: To provide Members an opportunity to hear from the Department of Defense and the Military Departments on the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policies, Procedures, and Trainings within the Department of Defense. The hearing will focus on the impact of DEI policies and trainings on the readiness, lethality, and cohesion of the military forces.
Witnesses:
The Honorable Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr.
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Department of Defense
The Honorable Agnes Schaefer
Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Department of the Army
The Honorable Franklin R. Parker
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Department of the Navy
The Honorable Alex Wagner
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Department of the Air Force