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Defense Secretary to Rep. Matt Gaetz: ‘We do not teach critical race theory’ Defense Secretary to Rep. Matt Gaetz: ‘We do not teach critical race theory’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 23 2021

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Why the US Navy wants sailors to read ‘How To Be An Antiracist’ Why the US Navy wants sailors to read ‘How To Be An Antiracist’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 23 2021

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Airman identified as a white supremacist is still in the Air Force 2 months later Airman identified as a white supremacist is still in the Air Force 2 months later

/ Jun 21 2021

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Navy reading list becomes latest battle in the ‘woke military’ war Navy reading list becomes latest battle in the ‘woke military’ war

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 17 2021

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The US military is tearing itself apart over ‘wokeness’ and it’s only helping America’s enemies The US military is tearing itself apart over ‘wokeness’ and it’s only helping America’s enemies

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 12 2021

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Racism didn’t exist in the military before Biden, US Senator says with straight face Racism didn’t exist in the military before Biden, US Senator says with straight face

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 11 2021

2 officials have resigned after veteran’s mic was cut during Memorial Day speech 2 officials have resigned after veteran’s mic was cut during Memorial Day speech

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 8 2021

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a baller home worth nearly $3 million Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a baller home worth nearly $3 million

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 18 2021

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This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 3 2021

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Dan Crenshaw wants people to blow the whistle on ‘woke ideology’ in the military and he’s getting roasted for it [UPDATED] Dan Crenshaw wants people to blow the whistle on ‘woke ideology’ in the military and he’s getting roasted for it [UPDATED]

/ Jun 3 2021

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Just rename the bases honoring Confederates already! Just rename the bases honoring Confederates already!

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 25 2021

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What Ted Cruz doesn’t understand about those ‘woke’ Army recruiting commercials What Ted Cruz doesn’t understand about those ‘woke’ Army recruiting commercials

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 24 2021

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The Army disabled comments on new recruiting commercials amid criticism it’s too ‘woke’ The Army disabled comments on new recruiting commercials amid criticism it’s too ‘woke’

By Haley Britzky

/ May 20 2021

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Why Ramstein Air Base removed photos of the ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag from its social media pages Why Ramstein Air Base removed photos of the ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag from its social media pages

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 14 2021

This Medal of Honor recipient crashed his plane on purpose to get to his downed wingman This Medal of Honor recipient crashed his plane on purpose to get to his downed wingman

/ May 8 2021

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Retired Army Lt. Col. Allen West embarrasses himself in one-man push-up contest Retired Army Lt. Col. Allen West embarrasses himself in one-man push-up contest

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 7 2021

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The Army had to clarify which racist incident it was talking about in an official statement The Army had to clarify which racist incident it was talking about in an official statement

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 28 2021

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These are the faces of extremism in the military [Updated] These are the faces of extremism in the military [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 23 2021

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2 Minnesota National Guard soldiers injured after drive-by shooting in Minneapolis 2 Minnesota National Guard soldiers injured after drive-by shooting in Minneapolis

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 19 2021

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Fort Jackson soldier caught on video berating Black man is charged with assault Fort Jackson soldier caught on video berating Black man is charged with assault

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 15 2021

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The Air Force just let in a white supremacist that a Google search could have caught The Air Force just let in a white supremacist that a Google search could have caught

/ Apr 13 2021

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Cop fired after pepper-spraying unarmed Army lieutenant during traffic stop Cop fired after pepper-spraying unarmed Army lieutenant during traffic stop

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 12 2021

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Video shows police draw weapons, pepper spray unarmed Army officer in uniform Video shows police draw weapons, pepper spray unarmed Army officer in uniform

/ Apr 12 2021

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What it’s really like inside one of the military’s ‘extremism stand-downs’ What it’s really like inside one of the military’s ‘extremism stand-downs’

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 31 2021

It’s National Medal of Honor Day and Alwyn Cashe still doesn’t have his It’s National Medal of Honor Day and Alwyn Cashe still doesn’t have his

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 25 2021

We found it, folks: The worst military acronym ever conceived We found it, folks: The worst military acronym ever conceived

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 4 2021

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‘I serve as an example of what is possible’ — Top-ranking Black Army leaders reflect on their battles with racism ‘I serve as an example of what is possible’ — Top-ranking Black Army leaders reflect on their battles with racism

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 7 2021

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Air Force expands racial disparity review to Asian-Americans, Latinx and more Air Force expands racial disparity review to Asian-Americans, Latinx and more

/ Feb 22 2021

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Why it’s so difficult for the military to weed out extremists Why it’s so difficult for the military to weed out extremists

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 28 2021

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Why talking about racism in the ranks will only make the US military stronger Why talking about racism in the ranks will only make the US military stronger

By Brennan Randel

/ Feb 19 2021

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We salute the Army’s first Black Ranger instructor who became a legendary neighborhood crime-fighter We salute the Army’s first Black Ranger instructor who became a legendary neighborhood crime-fighter

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 17 2021

One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays One of the first Black Special Forces officers may finally receive the Medal of Honor after years of delays

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 16 2021

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Here’s how the Pentagon will remove the names of Confederates from military bases Here’s how the Pentagon will remove the names of Confederates from military bases

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 12 2021

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It’s time the US military finally bans troops from joining extremist groups It’s time the US military finally bans troops from joining extremist groups

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 16 2021

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Top admiral condemns extremism after ‘separate incidents’ of hate speech on two Navy ships Top admiral condemns extremism after ‘separate incidents’ of hate speech on two Navy ships

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 9 2021

Lloyd Austin once told this story of incredible battlefield bravery that you can watch on Netflix Lloyd Austin once told this story of incredible battlefield bravery that you can watch on Netflix

/ Feb 9 2021

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The Pentagon’s extremism stand down is not enough The Pentagon’s extremism stand down is not enough

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 8 2021

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The opportunities and challenges facing Lloyd Austin as defense secretary The opportunities and challenges facing Lloyd Austin as defense secretary

By Jason Dempsey and Emma Moore

/ Feb 5 2021

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USS Lake Champlain crew member admits to hanging a noose at a Black sailor’s bunk USS Lake Champlain crew member admits to hanging a noose at a Black sailor’s bunk

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 3 2021

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The Navy is clarifying its grooming and hairstyle standards to fight the appearance of racial bias The Navy is clarifying its grooming and hairstyle standards to fight the appearance of racial bias

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 3 2021

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More than a century after World War I, the Harlem Hellfighters’ nickname is finally official More than a century after World War I, the Harlem Hellfighters’ nickname is finally official

/ Feb 3 2021

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Austin thanks National Guardsmen who are braving bitter cold to keep Washington, D.C. safe Austin thanks National Guardsmen who are braving bitter cold to keep Washington, D.C. safe

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 1 2021

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The Pentagon tried to bury an alarming survey about widespread racism in the ranks The Pentagon tried to bury an alarming survey about widespread racism in the ranks

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 27 2021

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to troops: I’m ‘proud to be back on your team’ Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to troops: I’m ‘proud to be back on your team’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 22 2021

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Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as your next defense secretary Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as your next defense secretary

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 22 2021

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White man who killed newly-commissioned Black Army lieutenant sentenced to life in prison White man who killed newly-commissioned Black Army lieutenant sentenced to life in prison

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 19 2021

White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 11 2021

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

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 9 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 7 2021

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Sweeping Air Force report finds Black airmen are far more likely to be punished than white peers Sweeping Air Force report finds Black airmen are far more likely to be punished than white peers

/ Dec 22 2020

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The military needs to crack down on extremists within the ranks, Pentagon report finds The military needs to crack down on extremists within the ranks, Pentagon report finds

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 21 2020

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Battalion command team in Korea suspended amid investigations of racism Battalion command team in Korea suspended amid investigations of racism

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 14 2020

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Lloyd Austin vows to give Biden ‘direct and unvarnished counsel’ as defense secretary Lloyd Austin vows to give Biden ‘direct and unvarnished counsel’ as defense secretary

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 10 2020

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Meet retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, Biden’s pick for defense secretary Meet retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, Biden’s pick for defense secretary

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 8 2020

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Biden to reportedly pick Gen. Lloyd Austin for Defense Secretary Biden to reportedly pick Gen. Lloyd Austin for Defense Secretary

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 8 2020

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Congress is poised to defy Trump over Confederate base names Congress is poised to defy Trump over Confederate base names

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 2 2020

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‘My story is not unique’—Mexican-American airman calls out racism in the military ‘My story is not unique’—Mexican-American airman calls out racism in the military

/ Dec 2 2020

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Ex-Marine exposed on neo-Nazi forum charged with allegedly manufacturing illegal guns while still on active duty Ex-Marine exposed on neo-Nazi forum charged with allegedly manufacturing illegal guns while still on active duty

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 28 2020

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Medal of Honor for heroic soldier Alwyn Cashe delayed amid Supreme Court fight Medal of Honor for heroic soldier Alwyn Cashe delayed amid Supreme Court fight

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 2 2020

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The secret history of Confederate post names the Army never wanted you to see The secret history of Confederate post names the Army never wanted you to see

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 30 2021

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The Army on its slight increase in recruiting women and minorities: Please clap The Army on its slight increase in recruiting women and minorities: Please clap

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 9 2020

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Meet the (probably soon to be former) Marine who just dropped a not-so-hot racist track on Instagram Meet the (probably soon to be former) Marine who just dropped a not-so-hot racist track on Instagram

/ Mar 31 2021

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The VA to be investigated following ‘staggering’ reports of racism and discrimination, lawmakers say The VA to be investigated following ‘staggering’ reports of racism and discrimination, lawmakers say

/ Oct 2 2020

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Top Marine says racism in the Corps has to be cut out ‘like a cancer, quickly’ Top Marine says racism in the Corps has to be cut out ‘like a cancer, quickly’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 24 2020