IN THE NEWS: Lotsa "woke"; Military Training Instructor calls home; The bigger picture around the Pentagon's anti-extremism moves; What you need to know about Biden's National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism; Department of Defense doubles down on diversity, inclusion, and equity in the ranks; Diversity essential to national defense; Affirmative action for Special Forces; Navy's highest-ranking officer pitches Marxist book, promotes racism over readiness; In a twist, Pentagon says no Pride flags on bases; and The military's transgender doctor bill.

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