Naval Academy Restores Jewish Women Graduates Display After Removal

The U.S. Naval Academy has restored a display honoring female Jewish graduates after it was mistakenly removed prior to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit. The removal, which sparked outrage among faculty and staff, coincided with an effort to comply with the Pentagon's diversity, equity, and inclusion directives, as confirmed by Navy officials. Critics, including the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, claimed that only items commemorating female graduates were taken down, while those honoring male graduates remained intact. This incident reflects broader concerns about the military's approach to diversity under Hegseth's leadership, which has been perceived as purging recognition of women and minorities. The Naval Academy has since corrected the unauthorized removal and emphasized its commitment to honoring all graduates. The Pentagon has not commented on the specifics of Hegseth's directives regarding such displays.