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By Jeff Schogol Mar 17, 2021

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Constant mobilizations may be pushing the National Guard to the brink

More mobilizations. More time away from jobs and families. More strain on the Guard.

By Jeff Schogol Jan 16, 2021

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Erratic, impulsive, and dangerous: Trump’s legacy as commander-in-chief

A man without a country.

By Jeff Schogol Jan 14, 2021

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Navy SEAL vet explains his video praising Capitol Hill insurrection: ‘Americans had finally stood up and made their voices heard’

'Maybe this is a good thing.'

By Jeff Schogol Jan 10, 2021

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Feds charge retired Air Force officer for allegedly taking part in the Capitol Hill insurrection

Larry Rendell Brock was arrested on Sunday.

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 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 Jeff Schogol Nov 4, 2020

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Trump claims victory despite election being too close to call

Counting all of the votes will take time

By James Clark Nov 3, 2020

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American veterans are gearing up for election-related protests

Military veterans are preparing to demonstrate in Washington D.C. and elsewhere across the country depending on how things play out...

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 Maj. Adam DeMarco Oct 13, 2020

Opinion

Why I blew the whistle on the forceful clearing of Lafayette Square

National Guard Maj. Adam DeMarco explains why he chose to testify before Congress on the precarious position the U.S. military...

By Idrees Ali, Reuters Oct 6, 2020

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After summer of protests, National Guard puts troops on standby in run-up to elections

After a summer of civil unrest over racial injustice in the United States, the National Guard has put hundreds of...

By Jeff Schogol Sep 30, 2020

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Biden’s likely pick for defense secretary says using National Guard on election day would be unhealthy for democracy

'Our democracy is on the line here.'

By Jeff Schogol Sep 4, 2020

Pentagon Run-Down

The Pentagon is terrified of talking to reporters again

The Pentagon cannot be afraid of its own shadow lest it wants service members on TikTok to become the Defense...

By Stephen Maturen, Reuters Aug 25, 2020

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Wisconsin calls out National Guard after unrest over police shooting of Black man

Wisconsin's governor called out the National Guard on Monday, and police in the city of Kenosha skirmished with protesters during...

By David Roza Aug 22, 2020

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Airman charged with torching police car while wearing Air Force gas mask during Salt Lake City riot

Lot numbers pictured on the gas mask canister helped investigators track down the airman.

By Jeff Schogol Aug 18, 2020

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Former Navy SEAL says he did not throw a bomb at protesters but Portland police say he has ‘not been cleared’

When Task & Purpose asked former Navy SEAL Louis Garrick Fernbaugh if he threw an explosive device at protesters, he...

By Ashley Collman, Business Insider Aug 5, 2020

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The Department of Homeland Security says it will replace the military-style uniforms worn by its agents

The Department of Homeland Security says it will change the uniforms of its remaining federal agents stationed in Portland, Oregon...

By Reuters Staff Jul 29, 2020

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Federal law enforcement officers are pulling out of Portland

Federal troops will begin a phased withdrawal from downtown Portland, ceding some security functions to Oregon state troopers and local...

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 James Clark Jul 26, 2020

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A ‘Wall of Vets’ joined the ranks of the Portland protesters

A group of military veterans have bolstered the ranks of protesters in Portland, Oregon by creating a "Wall of Vets."

By Jeff Schogol Jul 25, 2020

Pentagon Run-Down

How dressing federal law enforcement agents like US troops undermines democracy

'They need to be in their goddamn green-ass uniform and not in Army military camouflage.'

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 John Haltiwanger, Business Insider Jul 21, 2020

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Trump suggests he’ll send federal agents to other major US cities following a ‘fantastic job’ in Portland

President Donald Trump on Monday said he's considering sending federal law enforcement to other major cities to counter unrest after...

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

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Constant mobilizations may be pushing the National Guard to the brink

Erratic, impulsive, and dangerous: Trump’s legacy as commander-in-chief

Navy SEAL vet explains his video praising Capitol Hill insurrection: ‘Americans had finally stood up and made their voices heard’

Feds charge retired Air Force officer for allegedly taking part in the Capitol Hill insurrection

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

Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper ‘effective immediately’

Trump claims victory despite election being too close to call

American veterans are gearing up for election-related protests

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

Why I blew the whistle on the forceful clearing of Lafayette Square

After summer of protests, National Guard puts troops on standby in run-up to elections

Biden’s likely pick for defense secretary says using National Guard on election day would be unhealthy for democracy

The Pentagon is terrified of talking to reporters again

Wisconsin calls out National Guard after unrest over police shooting of Black man

Airman charged with torching police car while wearing Air Force gas mask during Salt Lake City riot

Former Navy SEAL says he did not throw a bomb at protesters but Portland police say he has ‘not been cleared’

The Department of Homeland Security says it will replace the military-style uniforms worn by its agents

Federal law enforcement officers are pulling out of Portland

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

A ‘Wall of Vets’ joined the ranks of the Portland protesters

How dressing federal law enforcement agents like US troops undermines democracy

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

Trump suggests he’ll send federal agents to other major US cities following a ‘fantastic job’ in Portland

Coast Guard bans Confederate flag from its installations