Pentagon restores Navajo Code Talker history after removal sparks backlash
The Pentagon reinstated online materials honoring Navajo Code Talkers and other Native veterans after their removal sparked criticism from tribal leaders. The pages were taken down amid a broader federal purge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content. Officials say the Code Talker history was mistakenly erased. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren welcomed the correction, emphasizing the need to protect Native military legacies.
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