The Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which owns and operates Canyon Lake, Friday said it is removing or modifying any social-media content that doesn’t comply with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
On Facebook, the district said the move aligns with U.S. Department of Defense policies and priorities.
“As a result, certain posts have been removed, are in a process of being removed or modified to maintain consistency with federal guidance and uphold the integrity of our official communications,” USACE said. “The district remains committed to transparency, professionalism and adherence to DoD directives while continuing to engage with our community in a manner that reflects our core values.”
Any content removed will be archived.
The Fort Worth District also posts to Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
As of Friday there were 14 ‘DEI’-related images still on the district’s Facebook page.
In a Jan. 27 executive order on Whitehouse.gov, Trump said DEI programs and their “attendant race and sex preferences” undermine leadership and “violate Americans’ consciences by engaging in invidious race and sex discrimination.”
These actions negatively impact leadership, merit, and unit cohesion; and erode “lethality” and force readiness, he said.
A press release posted by Army Public Affairs on army.mil Thursday said the U.S. Army will move quickly to comply with presidential executive orders issued since Jan. 20.
An article about that press release, posted on Military.com, said those orders have military officials scrambling.
If they can’t remove all mentions that promote DEI by March 5, officials must “temporarily remove from public display” all content published during the Biden administration.
Despite his executive orders, Trump declared February 2025 National Black History Month and met with golf legend Tiger Woods in the White House Feb. 21.
A Jan. 31 press release issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared “identity months” dead in the military because they erode camaraderie and threaten mission execution.
March is Women’s History Month.
DEI-Related Posts on Facebook
- On March 4, 2022 and March 12, 2024 the Fort Worth District celebrated women and highlighted 47 military and civilian “women who have inspired countless others throughout their professional and personal lives.”
- On Aug. 25, 2023, the district’s Facebook page celebrated the anniversary of women’s right to vote. “Today, as we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, we recognize the efforts and commitment put forth in advancing gender equality. USACE Southwestern Division’s Fort Worth District applauds the contributions made by those working to clear barriers, implement new ideas, and change people’s attitudes.”
- On April 1, 2022, the district celebrated “the courage and resilience of all trans people. Trans rights are human rights.”
- On July 26, 2023, USACE commemorated the 75th anniversary of an executive order desegregating the federal workforce.
- On April 13, 2022, USACE posted an image recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, reminding service members to look out for each other’s safety. On April 4, 18 and 25 readers were asked to wear teal every Tuesday and Thursday in April. Teal is the nationally recognized color for sexual violence awareness and prevention.
- On April 26, 2022, a post suggested wearing denim the next day to show support for survivors of sexual assault.
- A June 1, 2021 post celebrated Immigrant Heritage Month. “This is the time to reflect and honor the contributions that immigrants have made to our communities across the country.”
- Other posts recognized Diwali, Cinco de Mayo and Passover.
