General David H. Berger, the commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, said he has seen “zero evidence” supporting claims that the military’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program —which critics have accused of being “woke”—have hindered the military’s overall readiness for battle.
Berger appeared for an interview with Defense One on Thursday to discuss the state of the Marine Corps.
During the interview, reporter Caitlin Kenney asked Berger about concerns shared by some U.S. lawmakers that engaging in DEI training is a distraction from the military’s warfighting training. Berger disputed that notion in his response, saying he has seen no evidence to support such claims….