Iran-linked website targets vets with disinformation, think tank warns
The website is attempting to stir up antidemocratic sentiments among veteran voters ahead of the November presidential election, the group warned.
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There’s too much ‘gray area’ in Army extremism policies, lawmakers say
The Army's rules, released in June, are too ambiguous to solve the problem of extremism in the ranks, lawmakers argued.
Oops! Army training mislabeled nonprofits as terror groups for years
Thousands of soldiers received training that incorrectly labeled animal rights and anti-abortion nonprofits as terrorist groups.
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Military influencers could help fight disinformation, experts argue
Military influencers could build support for U.S. troops and protect against enemy disinformation attempts to undermine the DOD, a RAND report says.
Russian election interference scheme targeted US military competency
Russian actors tried to stir anti-military sentiments, among other tactics, to sow political division, according to the Justice Department.
Judge reduces prison sentence for Army vet convicted in Capitol riot
He is the first Capitol riot defendant to be resentenced following a Supreme Court ruling that limited the government’s use of a federal obstruction law.
Marine Corps requires immediate reporting of extremism, gang activity
New guidelines aim to streamline the process to report extremism, which has been inconsistent across the services.
IAVA founder launches new effort to put independent veterans in office
Independent candidates have until Aug. 31 to apply to be endorsed by the group.
Veteran’s book about involvement in Jan. 6 attack leads to his arrest
An acquaintance tipped off the FBI after seeing the Marine veteran promote his book on Facebook.
Marines, sailors to get more training on political do’s and don’ts
The training comes after a federal watchdog said the Pentagon failed to train and guide troops about partisan political activities before campaign season.
Soldier indicted for lying about involvement in insurrectionist groups
Authorities allege a Fort Liberty soldier lied when he said he didn't belong to a group dedicated to overthrowing the U.S. government.
NASCAR partners with Vet the Vote to recruit vets as election workers
NASCAR is joining other big brands, including the National Football League, Microsoft and Walmart, to help a campaign to enlist veterans as poll workers.
Walz faces Republican criticism over timing of military retirement
The final months of Walz's service came under scrutiny when Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance accused him of dodging a deployment to Iraq.
Senators urge Pentagon to ease deadline of Wounded Knee medals review
Native American tribes, families of victims, historians and academic institutions should be allowed the time to provide input, they argued.
Kamala Harris taps Tim Walz, National Guard veteran, as running mate
Harris' running mate served in the National Guard for 24 years and championed veterans' issues in Congress for six terms.
JD Vance represents veterans on ballot, but some ask, ‘At what cost?’
While some veterans view Vance’s nomination as a symbolic win for veterans and service members, others see his rise as a threat to democracy.