Latest "extremism" stories

Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics say

While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.

By Nikki Wentling

12 hours ago

Fort Campbell soldier accused of cyberstalking, threatening judges

Two judges told the FBI they feared for their lives after the soldier posted a threat to Facebook on Oct. 26.

By Nikki Wentling

3 weeks ago

Mattis says vets at Jan. 6 Capitol riot ‘don’t define the military’

“There’s always someone that disappoints you. I’m reminded that Jesus of Nazareth had 1 out of 12 disappoint him.”

By Irene Loewenson

3 weeks ago

Marine vet pleads guilty to weapons charge in neo-Nazi power grid plot

The man joined the Marine Corps with the intention of gaining experience and training to benefit his neo-Nazi group.

By Nikki Wentling

4 weeks ago

Congress considers ‘very severe rollback’ of military’s DEI programs

Dozens of human rights and veterans organizations urged Congress to strike 22 anti-DEI proposals from the 2024 defense appropriations bill.

By Nikki Wentling

8 weeks ago

Marine veteran agrees to plea deal in January 6 Capitol riot case

In one video, the veteran uses a bullhorn to direct the crowd, yelling, “If you have a weapon, you need to get your weapon!”

By Allison P. Erickson

8 weeks ago

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