U.S. President Donald Trump's war on woke just claimed another casualty.
The U.S. Air Force has released a memo directing its personnel to adopt new guidelines regarding gender ideology. The directive, which was made public recently, includes several major changes.
On inauguration day, Trump declared he would "take historic action to defeat the toxic poison of gender ideology and reaffirm that God created two genders, male and female."
He signed an order called, "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," which included statements like, "These sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality."
All Air Force personnel are now instructed to stop using of pronouns such as he/him, she/her, or they/them in all official communications.
The memo mandates the termination of all grants, contracts, training sessions, and programs that previously promoted or were associated with gender ideology — reflecting a shift towards traditional military objectives like fighting over social justice initiatives.
"This memo essentially tells women and transgender individuals in the Air Force that their identities and needs are secondary to an outdated view of what the military should be. It's a disservice to those who serve," said an advocate for women in the military.
A strict policy has been introduced to ensure men do not enter spaces designated for women, such as bathrooms and changing areas, reinforcing privacy and security standards.
All forms of media, directives, plans, or documents that previously promoted gender ideology are to be removed or revised. This includes any content that supports or discusses gender identity in a way that deviates from biological norms.
Air Force staff members in positions dedicated to promoting or managing gender ideology-related policies are to be fired. The move aims to refocus roles within the force on operational and combat readiness.
The directive also requires the disbandment of any employee resource groups that have historically supported or promoted gender ideology.
Going forward, all official documents and forms will only recognize "male" or "female" as gender options, eliminating previous choices for non-binary or other gender identities.
The Air Force's new directive has been heralded by some as a return to "sanity and normalcy," emphasizing military efficiency and traditional values.