Extremism in the ranks is a ‘threat,’ but the Pentagon’s not sure how to address it
February 21
An armed supporter of President Donald Trump speaks casually with a Washington State Patrol trooper during a rally on Jan. 10, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (Ted S. Warren/AP)
The sea of protesters-turned-rioters massing near the Capitol on Jan. 6 carried with them pro-Trump signs, American flags and an array of political banners.
Also among the crowd were many emblems of the military community: Some waved Marine Corps flags, many sported military tactical gear, even specific unit patches signifying their time in service.