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Navy officials address 2 racist incidents on West Coast
The meetings came after a noose was found on one ship, and hate speech was found written on a wall on another ship.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Latest "Racism in the Military" stories
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Trump argues Confederate base names, battle flags should stay
In an interview with Fox News, Trump rejected the idea of the Confederate flag as a symbol of racism.
CNO to stand up Navy task force on race and inclusion
The move comes in the wake of similar Pentagon-level initiatives
Frustrated advocates say racial biases within military justice system remain despite repeated alarms
Military leaders have promised to look into the issue, but critics say that work is long overdue.
This week in Congress: Racial problems in the military get a closer look
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 15, 2020.
Coast Guard officer pleads guilty to drug, gun charges
He was accused of stockpiling weapons and targeting Supreme Court justices, prominent Democrats and TV journalists.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press