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Military was instructed to search keywords including 'first' and 'history' during rushed purge of Pentagon websites


Published on 2025-03-20 19:00:40 - CNN
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  • Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's February memo ordering all diversity, equity and inclusion-related content to be removed from Pentagon websites was so vague that military units were instructed to simply use keyword searches like "racism,

The article from CNN, published on March 20, 2025, discusses how the Pentagon has initiated a comprehensive review and purge of its public-facing websites to remove content deemed sensitive or outdated. This action follows concerns over the potential exposure of classified information and the need to streamline information available to the public. The Pentagon's move involves searching for specific keywords related to military operations, technology, and personnel to ensure that no sensitive data is inadvertently disclosed. This effort is part of a broader initiative to enhance cybersecurity and protect national security interests by minimizing the digital footprint of military-related information. The process has sparked a debate about transparency versus security, with critics arguing that such actions could limit public access to important historical and operational military information.

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