内容摘要：U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, both Democrats, expressed their condolences.

U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, both Democrats, expressed their condolences.

This past week chief, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a video that mistaken removals will be quickly rectified. “History is not DEI,” he said, referring to diversity, equity and inclusion.But due to the enormous size of the military and the wide range of commands, units and bases, there has been an array of interpretations of what to remove and how as part of the Pentagon directive to delete online content that promotes DEI. Officials from across the military services said they have asked for additional guidance from the Pentagon on what should be restored, but have yet to receive any.

The officials, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to describe internal deliberations, said, for example, they were waiting for guidance on whether military “firsts” count as history that can be restored. The first female Army Reserve graduate of Ranger School,or the first female fighter pilot,both had their stories deleted.

Some officials said their understanding was it did not matter whether it was a historic first. If the first was based on what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth found to be a disqualifying characteristic, such as gender or race, it had to go, they said.One Army team has taken a very deliberate approach.

According to the officials, the team took down several major historical heritage sites that had many postings about women and various ethnic or racial groups. They are now going through them all and plan to rework and repost as much as possible on a new website focused on Army heroes. The process, the officials said, could take months.

Overall, tens of thousands of online posts that randomly mention dozens of key words, including “gay,” “bias” and “female” — have been deleted. Officials warn that the bulk of those images are gone for good. Even as complaints roll in, officials will be careful about restoring things unless senior leaders approve.Haitian immigrants gather at a park following a church service where they shared pizza and sought out answers about their legal status, April 13, 2025, in Dumas, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

“I do know that he says, ‘America for the Americans,’” she said. “But all the jobs, all the production that happens because of immigrants? It’s obvious we’re needed.”Haitian immigrants walk through the park following a church service, April 13, 2025, in Dumas, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Haitian immigrants walk through the park following a church service, April 13, 2025, in Dumas, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)She said she will leave the U.S. if ordered to.