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The Capitol Hill insurrection reveals veterans are at war against themselves
Veterans

The Capitol Hill insurrection reveals veterans are at war against themselves

Veterans vs. veterans.

Here’s why the Pentagon described the Capitol Hill riots as ‘First Amendment protests’
United States

Here’s why the Pentagon described the Capitol Hill riots as ‘First Amendment protests’

When is a riot not a riot?

Florida men arrested for stealing remains of deceased veterans for religious rituals
Veterans

Florida men arrested for stealing remains of deceased veterans for religious rituals

They chose veterans' graves because their religion demands remains from those who have "done something heroic."

Marine veteran linked to alleged domestic terror plot
Marine Corps

Marine veteran linked to alleged domestic terror plot

The plot involved "potential attacks upon United States citizens and infrastructure, including water and electricity facilities."

The Pentagon is officially moving ahead with renaming bases that honor Confederate leaders
Army

The Pentagon is officially moving ahead with renaming bases that honor Confederate leaders

"It is extremely early in the process."

national guard capitol hill
Air Force

Air Force veteran identified as zip-tie-touting Capitol intruder

"I felt like it was important, because of how much I love this country, to actually be there"

The Air Force is coming for your raunchy patches and coins
Air Force

The Air Force is coming for your raunchy patches and coins

"We must ensure all our Airmen and Guardians are valued and respected.”

Pelosi wants to restrict Trump’s access to nuclear codes. But can she?
Nuclear

Pelosi wants to restrict Trump’s access to nuclear codes. But can she?

"I’m prepared to execute whatever the political leadership of this nation would like to do."

Here are the current and former military leaders blasting Trump over the Capitol riots
United States

Here are the current and former military leaders blasting Trump over the Capitol riots

"Mr. Trump will deservedly be left a man without a country"

Here’s the fascinating story behind this Army paramedic’s distinct flight mask
Army

Here’s the fascinating story behind this Army paramedic’s distinct flight mask

“Sgt. Boxx is perhaps the most qualified medic I’ve ever seen."

Police officer and National Guard veteran dies from injuries in Capitol riots
National Guard

Police officer and National Guard veteran dies from injuries in Capitol riots

"Staff Sgt. Sicknick's commitment to service and [protecting] his community, state, and nation will never be forgotten."

Pentagon: Don’t blame us for the massive security failure at the Capitol
United States

Pentagon: Don’t blame us for the massive security failure at the Capitol

"Overall, the assessment that we got repeatedly was no indications of significant violent protest."

He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism
Army

He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism

"He truly represents members of the greatest generation, who did so much but asked so little from their country."

‘This is banana republic crap’: Veterans in Congress react to storming of US Capitol
Veterans

‘This is banana republic crap’: Veterans in Congress react to storming of US Capitol

"We are witnessing absolute banana republic crap."

Air Force identifies veteran shot and killed during Capitol riots
Air Force

Air Force identifies veteran shot and killed during Capitol riots

"The storm is here and it is descending upon DC."

Mattis unloads on Trump as ‘man without a country’ in blistering critique echoing the Civil War
Marine Corps

Mattis unloads on Trump as ‘man without a country’ in blistering critique echoing the Civil War

"Our Constitution and our Republic will overcome this stain."

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
Army

Trump poised to award Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe, 15 years after he gave his life to save his men

A defense official said there was no reason to believe President Donald Trump would not approve the nomination.

national guard capitol hill
National Guard

The National Guard’s response to the Capitol Hill riots: Everything you need to know

What we know so far.

This Marine’s new jaw was made out of his leg bone in a breakthrough new surgery
Marine Corps

This Marine’s new jaw was made out of his leg bone in a breakthrough new surgery

"We’re expecting Murry to be out for only eight to 10 weeks, compared to years with previous techniques."

This Army Ranger-turned-Congressman was last out of the House chamber during the Capitol riots
Army

This Army Ranger-turned-Congressman was last out of the House chamber during the Capitol riots

"Frankly, I'm pretty angry right now," he told CBS. "I'm angry about the traitors who stormed the Capitol."