Beyond the Binary: How a Pentagon Photo Purge Mishandled History and Humanity In a move that's drawn widespread criticism and confusion, the Pentagon's recent directive to purge Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)-related content from its databases has inadvertently cast a wide net, ensnaring historical milestones, commendable service members, and even the iconic aircraft that etched its name into the annals of World War II: the Enola Gay. What began as an effort to refocus the military on "merit and mission readiness" has, in many instances, devolved into a bureaucratic overreach, demonstrating a perplexing disconnect between policy intent and practical execution.