Latest "violent extremist groups" stories

With the U.S. Capitol in the background, members of the National Guard change shifts as they exit through anti-scaling security fencing on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Washington as security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

Thousands of National Guard troops pour into Washington as states answer the call

The calls reflect fears that violent extremist groups are targeting the city in the wake of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams ahead of the guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) while participating in Malabar 2020 in the north Arabian Sea on Nov. 17, 2020.

Nimitz providing operational and close-air support by Somali coast as US troops are relocated

Embarked on the Nimitz is Carrier Air Wing 17, hosting more than 80 combat aircraft.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

Special operators will be countering violent extremists for the ‘long haul’

The commander of SOCOM said battling violent extremists groups will remain the number one priority for American commandos.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

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