German Middle Schoolers Walk Out on Hegseth Visit
Approximately 55 Patch Middle School students in Stuttgart, Germany, staged a walkout protesting the Pentagon’s elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in military schools. The protest coincided with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit, who has prioritized removing DEI programs, citing their divisiveness. The walkout, which lasted about 50 minutes, was deemed a peaceful expression of opinion by school officials. The Pentagon’s actions have resulted in book removals, disbanding of student organizations, and a review of curriculum materials across military schools.
John Q. Hosedrinker