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By Jeff Schogol Jan 10, 2021

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

When is a riot not a riot?

By Jeff Schogol Jan 4, 2021

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Hundreds of National Guardsmen activated as DC braces for post-election protests

None of the National Guardsmen will be armed.

By Jeff Schogol Dec 21, 2020

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

DoD does not adequately track service members that have been radicalized by white supremacist groups.

By Jeff Schogol Dec 2, 2020

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Congress is poised to defy Trump over Confederate base names

Trump has told lawmakers he would veto the defense policy bill if it changed base names that honor Confederate leaders

By Jeff Schogol Nov 9, 2020

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Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper ‘effective immediately’

Mark Espy… Esperanto… Yesper... Mark not gonna work here anymore, anyway.

By Alene Tchekmedyian And Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times Oct 18, 2020

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Spy plane sent to monitor George Floyd protests near home of California National Guard chief

"El Dorado Hills was the most monitored place in California ... Why was that? They are absolutely covering this up."

By Jeff Schogol Oct 13, 2020

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The Navy is reconsidering its war on beards

A great big bushy beard!

By Jeff Schogol Sep 27, 2020

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It’s been 80 days since DoD leaders promised to release an investigation ‘within days’ into an Army helicopter buzzing protesters

'I would expect it pretty shortly, like within days, perhaps early next week,' Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the...

By Jeff Schogol Sep 23, 2020

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Diversity is about saving Marines’ lives, not political correctness, commandant says

The Marine Corps needs to become more diverse in order to save Marines’ lives, Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger said...

By Jared Keller Sep 17, 2020

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Feds sought to deploy military ‘heat ray’ against Washington DC protesters, whistleblower says

The Active Denial System uses radio frequency waves "to create a brief intolerable heating sensation on the person's skin at...

By Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters Aug 27, 2020

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ACLU sues Trump administration alleging illegal arrests of veterans and other protesters in Portland

The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday sued the Trump administration, saying it illegally detained military veterans and other protesters...

By Jeff Schogol Aug 25, 2020

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Investigation into why National Guard helicopters buzzed protesters in D.C. stuck in limbo

“The Department is committed to a complete and thorough investigation," Pentagon spokesman Army Lt. Col. Chris Mitchell said on Tuesday....

By Jeff Schogol Aug 4, 2020

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Naval Special Warfare Command cuts ties with SEAL museum over video of dogs attacking man in Colin Kaepernick jersey

"We will revisit our relationship with the Museum when I am convinced that they have made the necessary changes to...

By Haley Britzky Jul 27, 2020

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Army National Guard officer says police used ‘excessive’ force on protestors outside the White House

"From my observation, those demonstrators — our fellow American citizens — were engaged in the peaceful expression of their First...

By Katie Hall and Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman Jul 27, 2020

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An Air Force vet brought an assault rifle to a protest in Austin. Then he was shot dead

Garrett Foster, who was shot to death during a downtown Austin protest Saturday night, was remembered as a man dedicated...

By Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com Jul 25, 2020

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The Air Force asked service members for feedback on racial injustice. The response was overwhelming

When the U.S. Air Force introduced a new survey earlier this month that asked airmen to describe racial injustice or...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 24, 2020

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Army four-star general: talking about racial injustice was like learning ‘a new language’ for the military

"In my opinion, I've been doing this for 38 years, the topic of race in the military has been considered...

By Julia Bergman, The Day, New London, Conn. Jul 21, 2020

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Coast Guard bans Confederate flag from its installations

The Coast Guard has banned the display of the Confederate flag from its installations, including workplaces and barracks

By Jeff Schogol Jul 20, 2020

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Watch this Navy veteran shrug off batons and pepper spray like a badass amid protests in Portland

"He just took it"

By Jeff Schogol Jul 17, 2020

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DoD effectively bans Confederate flags from military installations

The U.S. military has now banned the Confederate flag from military installations without specifically mentioning the flag in its new...

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider Jun 24, 2020

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National Guard troops activated to help protect monuments in Washington DC amid ongoing protests

Hundreds of National Guard troops are currently standing ready to help protect monuments in Washington, DC during ongoing protests

By Jared Keller Jun 24, 2020

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Meet the ‘Boogaloo boys,’ the violent extremists attracting members of the US military

The future of violent anti-government extremism in the U.S. might be summed up in a single word: Boogaloo

By Jeff Mason and Lisa Lambert, Reuters Jun 23, 2020

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Trump threatens prison for protesters who topple historical monuments

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will issue an executive order regarding U.S. historical monuments, as the movement to...

By Heather Mongilio, The Capital Jun 23, 2020

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Naval Academy rescinds offer of appointment for Maryland student who wrote racist messages

The Naval Academy has rescinded an offer of appointment to a Maryland student after the institution was notified of racist...

By Richard Sisk, Military.com Jun 18, 2020

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In an unusual step, US Forces Korea permits protests on bases

U.S. service members are exercising their rights as citizens to free speech and assembly on military bases with the approval...

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

Hundreds of National Guardsmen activated as DC braces for post-election protests

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

Congress is poised to defy Trump over Confederate base names

Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper ‘effective immediately’

Spy plane sent to monitor George Floyd protests near home of California National Guard chief

The Navy is reconsidering its war on beards

It’s been 80 days since DoD leaders promised to release an investigation ‘within days’ into an Army helicopter buzzing protesters

Diversity is about saving Marines’ lives, not political correctness, commandant says

Feds sought to deploy military ‘heat ray’ against Washington DC protesters, whistleblower says

ACLU sues Trump administration alleging illegal arrests of veterans and other protesters in Portland

Investigation into why National Guard helicopters buzzed protesters in D.C. stuck in limbo

Naval Special Warfare Command cuts ties with SEAL museum over video of dogs attacking man in Colin Kaepernick jersey

Army National Guard officer says police used ‘excessive’ force on protestors outside the White House

An Air Force vet brought an assault rifle to a protest in Austin. Then he was shot dead

The Air Force asked service members for feedback on racial injustice. The response was overwhelming

Army four-star general: talking about racial injustice was like learning ‘a new language’ for the military

Coast Guard bans Confederate flag from its installations

Watch this Navy veteran shrug off batons and pepper spray like a badass amid protests in Portland

DoD effectively bans Confederate flags from military installations

National Guard troops activated to help protect monuments in Washington DC amid ongoing protests

Meet the ‘Boogaloo boys,’ the violent extremists attracting members of the US military

Trump threatens prison for protesters who topple historical monuments

Naval Academy rescinds offer of appointment for Maryland student who wrote racist messages

In an unusual step, US Forces Korea permits protests on bases