Marine Commandant Says ‘Zero Evidence’ Diversity Training Is Distracting From War Readiness

General David Berger, commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks during the U.S. Naval Academy 2022 Graduation Ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., on May 27, 2022. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

General David H. Berger, the commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, said he has seen “zero evidence” supporting claims that the military’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program —which critics have accused of being “woke”—have hindered the military’s overall readiness for battle.

Berger appeared for an interview with Defense One on Thursday to discuss the state of the Marine Corps.