WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * DOD Task Force to Assess Progress of DEI Elimination A nine-member Defense Department task force headed by Jules W. Hurst III, an Army veteran who is performing the duties of undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, will visit numerous military installations, including military service academies, in April and early May. The task force will evaluate the implementation of Defense Secretary Pete more PR