Vets group recruiting poll workers says next few months are ‘critical’We the Veterans is attempting to recruit 100,000 veterans and military family members to serve as poll workers for the November presidential election.8 days ago
DOD failed to share rules on partisan politics before election seasonThe lack of communication means service members could violate rules they don’t know exist and portray the DOD as politically partisan.10 days ago
Extremism & DisinformationMarine vet who hurt cop at US Capitol sentenced to 5 years in prisonJohn George Todd III was a Marine from 2009 to 2013 and served in Afghanistan, his family said.
Just one promotion remains blocked due to officer’s views on diversitySen. Eric Schmitt is blocking the promotion of Col. Benjamin Jonsson out of concern for his stance on the military’s DEI programs.6 months ago
Marine vet sentenced to over 3 years in prison for Capitol riotCharles Donohoe, a Marine Corps veteran, is also a former leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group.6 months ago
The Pentagon working group to combat extremism could be finishedThe Countering Extremist Activity Working Group was established in 2021 to address an increase in concerning behavior among troops.6 months ago
Air Force Reserve staff sergeant arrested for role in Jan. 6 riotKyle Douglas McMahan was arrested on felony charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.6 months ago
Problems persist with how services report extremism, DOD watchdog saysFindings show ongoing issues with how the services track and report data on extremism in the ranks.7 months ago
Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics sayWhile some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.7 months ago
Critics bash Minot AFB after airmen told to avoid conservative rally“All Air Force airmen have a constitutional right to freedom of assembly,” the base said on Facebook.7 months ago
Fort Campbell soldier accused of cyberstalking, threatening judgesTwo judges told the FBI they feared for their lives after the soldier posted a threat to Facebook on Oct. 26.7 months 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.”7 months ago
Marine vet pleads guilty to weapons charge in neo-Nazi power grid plotThe man joined the Marine Corps with the intention of gaining experience and training to benefit his neo-Nazi group.7 months ago