Extremism & Disinformation

Reporting on anti-democratic extremist groups that are targeting veterans and active-duty service members with disinformation. Tip line: mvj-tips@militarytimes.com.

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.

2 days 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.

3 weeks ago

Your Military

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.”

Jan. 6 rioter arrested near Obamas’ home is Navy veteran

Federal authorities arrested Taylor Taranto, an Iraq War veteran and Jan. 6 participant, near President Obama's house last Thursday.

5 months ago

Recruiting now: veterans, military spouses to work the polls in 2024

With false election claims lingering from 2020, state and local officials are turning toward veterans ahead of 2024 to lend their credibility to the cause.

5 months ago

Spot troops on your street? It’s likely a parade, not martial law.

Martial law remains a murky area “ripe for misinformation.” Legal experts and lawmakers explain why Congress, cops and courts likely wouldn't stand for it.

5 months ago

Man wanted on Jan. 6 charges arrested with weapons near Obama DC home

37-year-old Taylor Taranto was seen a few blocks from the former president’s home and fled, as he was chased by U.S. Secret Service agents.

5 months ago

This booking photo provided by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department shows Dustin Passarelli, who was charged in the road rage shooting death of a Muslim man.

Army veteran sentenced in road rage shooting death of Muslim man

Army veteran Dustin Passarelli was convicted in May in the February 2019 shooting death of 32-year-old Mustafa Ayoubi.

5 months ago

Failed military recruits prove deadly outliers

The gunman in a mass killing in Allen, Texas, is among 32 recruits who washed out of the military and went on to commit extremist crimes.

5 months ago

Marine veteran pleads guilty to Jan 6. Capitol assault charge

James Russell Davis, self-proclaimed Proud Boys member and Marine veteran, is the latest vet to plead guilty to charges related to the Capitol assault.

6 months ago

Soldier pleads guilty to planning ISIS attacks on US troops

Federal authorities arrested Pfc. Cole Bridges in 2021 for attempting to help the Islamic State plan and execute attacks.

6 months ago

Directory of 300 hate symbols a new tool for identifying extremism

Leaders of the group said the database could be used by military leaders to spot extremist imagery among service members.

6 months ago

Federal watchdog sues Pentagon for documents about white supremacy

Watchdog American Oversight is suing for documents it believes could illustrate the full scope of white supremacist activity and ideology among troops.

6 months ago