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Pat Lohmeyer, a former lieutenant colonel and commander in the Space Force, was fired for criticizing the military's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) trainings. He believes these trainings, rooted in critical race theory and Marxist ideology, divide troops and create animosity towards the country they serve. Lohmeyer's formal complaint about illegal race-based discrimination was dismissed by Lieutenant General Stephen Whiting. He testifies about ongoing Marxist-inspired efforts to weaken the military and American society, referring to it as a culture war. While some members of the committee deny the existence of a culture war, Lohmeyer argues that DEI initiatives, including CRT, drag shows, trans activism, LGBTQ pride celebrations, and woke military recruiting videos, are visible components of this war. He opposes expanding diversity initiatives and indoctrination in the military.