Kentucky agencies begin editing, deleting DEI content from social media

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — At least two agencies in Kentucky have announced changes to their social media practices to better align with regulations set out by the Trump Administration.

Blue Grass Army Depot and Kentucky National Guard have shared statements stating they are reviewing and adjusting their social media content to ensure it aligns with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump.

Both agencies said some posts have been removed or are in the process of being removed while others are being edited to maintain consistency with federal guidance.

As a result, certain posts have been removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance.

“We remain committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values,” Blue Grass Army Depot wrote on Facebook.

Both of these statements mirrored a news release put out by the U.S. Army on Thursday.

The statements stem from calls for a “Digital Content Refresh” from a memo sent out on Wednesday. The memo called for the removal of DEI content from their websites and social media accounts.

By March 5, 2025, Components must take all practicable steps, consistent with records
management requirements, to remove all DoD news and feature articles, photos, and videos that
promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). All articles, photos, and videos removed from
DoD websites and social media platforms must be archived and retained in accordance with
applicable records management policies.
Sean Parnell, chief Pentagon spokesperson

The memo described DEI content as information that promotes programs, concepts, or materials about critical race theory, gender ideology, and preferential treatment or quotas based on sex, race, or ethnicity.

The memo also included content that “promotes cultural awareness months,” as outlined by United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s policy, “Identity Months Dead at DoD”

Going forward, DoD Components and Military Departments will not use official resources, to include man-hours, to host celebrations or events related to cultural awareness months, including National African American/Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Pride Month, National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and National American Indian Heritage Month. Service members and civilians remain permitted to attend these events in an unofficial capacity outside of duty hours.
United States Department of Defense