Hello STARRS,

Here are this week's articles on topics STARRS tracks -- the Marxist CRT/DEI woke agenda in the military in order to show the danger of this ideology and how it affects morale, readiness, recruitment and retention. Also the vax issue pertaining to service members. Click on the headlines to read the articles on our website.

Last Thursday, STARRS and the MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates attended the West Point Board of Visitors meeting in Washington, DC. It was there that the Superintendent talked about the mission statement changing, taking out Duty, Honor, Country to focus on Army "values". By the weekend, the lightning-fast network of WP alumni were up in arms and by Monday, the Superintendent issued a statement. His letter was reported widely in the media and created a huge uproar among the American public, who don't care about little bureaucratic changes but rather the removal of inspiring words they associate with a revered institution. They also know that "values" can be subjective and have seen the woke values the Army has promoted.

It's important to shine the spotlight on what's happening in the military, which is why we list public DOD meetings (like the above) at the end of this email and on our website. Make your voice heard: You can submit written statements (which are given to board members) and you can also attend to monitor.

Attend these public meetings or submit statements

Are they teaching and pushing the CRT/DEI agenda? Let us know.

• 19 MAR 24: Meeting of the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors (in- person, MD)
• 19 MAR 24: Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (in-person, VA; virtual)
• 27 MAR 24: Board of Visitors, Marine Corps University (Virtual)
• 4 APR 24: Education for Seapower Advisory Board (in-person, RI)
• 18 APR 24: Board of Visitors, National Defense University (in-person, DC)
• 22-24 APR 24: Board of Visitors for the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (in-person, KS)

“Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland said the phrase would be replaced in the mission statement with the words, “Army Values.” Hence the problem. “Army Values” means anything that culture elitists determine, and those values are fluid. “Duty, Honor, and Country” are eternal values that should never be altered. Gilland was quick to mention that the change to the mission statement is nothing to worry about because “Duty, Honor, and Country” hasn’t always been in it. But in today’s cultural climate, we are not ignorant to the fact that the new phraseology is just another step toward dismantling tried and true military standards and traditions.”

"I spent 30 years in the Army. I love it when high ranking Generals spin the decision(s) made. In this case, this so-called General is wrong. Duty, Honor, Country is not just a motto for our Army, it's a motto for our country."

"Hmmmm, a little strange...."working with leaders from across West Point and external stakeholders," who are these "external stakeholders"? 'Duty, Honor, Country' is as core to the U.S. Army, not just the Academy, as 'God, Country, Flag'! When we see efforts to change 'words' or redefining 'words' there is normally more going on than just wordsmithing!"

"There is no doubt what "Duty, Honor, Country" means to an intelligent person. When nebulous terms are recited, the meaning can change, to hide the real agenda. This is not good."

"Sounds like the general and those who bowed to the change are progressives. We continue to allow words to be redefined and meanings changed which is detrimental to the country. Duty, Honor and Country would be hard to redefine so lets just eliminate them and make it our motto. If I were a betting man the motto will be eliminated or replaced within a few years. Sad situation we find ourselves in as a country."

"A military veteran with 26 years of service to this country, I am speechless at the absurdity of what is happening to our military today. I would have never joined when I became of age under the conditions that exist today. Patriots know there are many ways to serve one’s country outside the military. I would encourage our patriotic youth to seek those other avenues of service until such time as the military returns to those traditional values we hold In common as Americans."

“I’m old enough that I heard Gen. MacArthur speak those words in person. They were embedded into me. I served as an Army officer.”

E Pluribus Unum – Unity is America’s Strength

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We (including YOU) are US military veterans and citizens concerned about the divisive racist and radical CRT/DEI ideology infiltrating the military and academies, and seek to stand up together and do something about it in order to keep our country safe.

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STAND TOGETHER Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services (STARRS) is an organization of retired military members and patriots dedicated to ensure the greatest fighting force on the globe remains the U.S. military. STARRS mission is to help educate our fellow Americans regarding the criticality of having a military that focuses solely on the essential readiness needed to fight and win our Nation’s wars. Winning requires a military which provides equal opportunity and a meritocracy leadership system which rewards high standards, ethical character, teamwork, and selfless service to our Nation. This mission accomplishment requires the elimination of DEI from the DoD by informing people about all ideologies, policies, agendas, and organizations that threaten a meritocracy based military.

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