In the segment, Lohmeier said his book is not political, and is meant to alert readers to the increasing politicization of today's armed forces, some of which he said he'd seen or experienced firsthand. is rooted in critical race theory, which is rooted in Marxism," Lohmeier said, adding it should be seen as a warning sign. "The diversity, inclusion and equity industry and the trainings we are receiving in the military. Lohmeier told Wood, the podcast host, that the beginning chapters of his book explore the history and foundation of the United States and how critical race theory - a study of how race and racism impact or are impacted by social and economic power structures and institutions - plays a role. The following month, then-President Donald Trump called Lohmeier and other members of the Space Force for the branch's first Thanksgiving holiday. He moved into the Space Force in October 2020. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2006. His Air Force career included instructor pilot training on the T-38 Talon jet and time flying the F-15C Eagle, according to biographical information listed on his book cover. Prior to transferring into space operations, specifically space-based missile warning, Lohmeier spent over 14 years in the Air Force. 2 under Amazon's "Military Policy" section this week. The book is available on Amazon, on Lohmeier's website and Barnes & Noble. I have written a book about a particular political ideology (Marxism) in the hope that our Defense Department might return to being politically non-partisan in the future as it has honorably done throughout history," he said. "My intent never has been to engage in partisan politics. "I was apprised of the option to have my book reviewed at the Pentagon's prepublication and security review prior to release, but was also informed that it was not required," Lohmeier said in an email.
Lohmeier told he had consulted with his base public affairs and legal counsel about his plans to publish a book and its contents.
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We can't afford to deprive ourselves of the talents and the voices of the full range of a nation that we defend." "Diversity throughout the force is a source of strength. "This department has an open door to any qualified American who wants to serve," the defense secretary said May 6. In a statement Friday, Kirby denied ever saying such a thing about a surplus of white pilots, and pointed to Austin's comments made last week during his first press conference about the importance of increased diversity programs. "If you want to provide that kind of messaging to your already struggling pilot force, you can already expect to see further retention problems," he said. Lohmeier claimed Kirby said "there are too many white pilots," amid an ever- increasing pilot shortage. He also took issue with "the Pentagon spokesperson," seeming to allude to Press Secretary John Kirby. 6 riot at the Capitol as an example of extremism, but did not mention the civil disobedience and destruction of property that took place following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis last May. As part of his stand-down, Lohmeier said, he was given a booklet that cited the Jan. 5 ordered all military services to observe one-day stand-down on extremism in the ranks. Regarding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, he said, "I don't demonize the man, but I want to make it clear to both him and every service member this agenda, it will divide us, it will not unify us."Īustin on Feb.
Rather, he said, he focused on the policies service members now have to adhere to to align with certain agendas "that are now affecting our culture." These practices - such as diversity and inclusion training - are the systemic cause for the divisive climate across America today, he said.įrom his perspective as a commander, Lohmeier said he didn't seek to criticize any particular senior leader or publicly identify troops within the book. institutions, including universities, media and federal agencies including the military, that he said are increasingly adopting leftist practices. Todd Wood of the podcast "Information Operation," hosted by Creative Destruction, or CD, Media, to promote the book. "Irresistible Revolution is a timely and bold contribution from an active-duty Space Force lieutenant colonel who sees the impact of a neo-Marxist agenda at the ground level within our armed forces," a description of the book reads. Earlier this month, Lohmeier, a former instructor and fighter pilot who transferred into the Space Force, self-published a book titled "Irresistible Revolution: Marxism's Goal of Conquest & the Unmaking of the American Military."
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