Guidance on Termination of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Offices and Contracts
This MARADMIN implements Presidential Executive Orders directing the immediate closure of all Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) offices and termination of related contracts across the Marine Corps. All personnel are required to report any attempts to obscure DEIA-related contracts or position descriptions modified since November 5, 2024, within 10 days to avoid potential adverse consequences.
Issued: January 23, 2025
1. Pursuant to references (a) and (b), and in accordance with references (c) and (d), the following information is forwarded to all employees. 2. All agency Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) offices are closed and all DEIA-related contracts terminated in accordance with the President's executive orders titled, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing and Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions. 3. Concerns have been raised that some of these programs may have been modified in a way that obscures their DEIA objectives. If you are aware of a change in any contract description or personnel position description since November 5, 2024, to obscure the connection between the contract and DEIA or similar ideologies, please report all facts and circumstances to DEIAtruth@opm.gov within 10 days. 4. There will be no adverse consequences for timely reporting of this information. However, failure to report this information within 10 days may result in adverse consequences. 5. Release authorized by Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock, Jr., Director, Marine Corps Staff.