• In 2023 released a memo in regard to outreach programs in which he stated his support of DEI.
  • Throughout the year, the Marine Corps provides opportunities for Marines, Sailors, and Civilians to attend a broad list of outreach events that are sponsored by Headquarters, United States Marine Corps (HQMC), Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA), Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion Branch (MPE) to gain professional development, mentoring, and networking experiences. The Marine Corps participates in these events due to their positive reception and value in promoting diversity and inclusion.
• In 2023 released a pride month memo where he stated…
  • Throughout Pride month, we recognize Marines who are LGBTQ for their contributions to the Corps as their hard work, courage, and determination are part of the success of our diverse team. As we commemorate and recognize the service of LGBTQ service members, the Marine Corps continues to focus on building readiness and lethality that come from the strength of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• In a 2022 hearing before the Committee on Armed Services, he stated that DEI was an important aspect of Marine readiness.
  • “To maximize continued excellence and enable new operational 24 concepts, we must continue to safeguard and sustain our most valuable resource through programs we discussed in some detail last year, specifically Preservation of the Force and Family, sexual assault and prevention, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Each are at a different point of maturity, yet they contribute to a collective organizational culture of physical, mental, spiritual, and family excellence to enhance mission success and strengthen family resilience.”
• In a 2023 testimony before the subcommittee on personnel of the house armed services committee concerning personnel posture, he stated that the Marines were making strides toward increasing diversity.
  • “The good news is that our officer recruiting remains strong. By every metric, including diversity, the quantity and quality of officer candidates is exceptional”
  • (Under the “Diversity” Section) “Since 2009, racially/ethnically diverse enlisted accessions have increased by 41%, and racially/ethnically diverse officer accessions have more than doubled. Over the same period, female officer accessions have also doubled. Women serving in combat arms units are also on the rise, increasing 11% from last year; women in combat arms MOS have increased 26% since last year, including the first female Reconnaissance Marine. Currently, nearly 20% of Brigadier Generals and Brigadier General-selects are females or minorities.”

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