Confronting extremism in the United States armed forces
Several of the rioters charged following last week s mob insurrection at the U.S. Capitol are military veterans. Author: Mike Gooding Updated: 6:23 PM EST January 14, 2021
WASHINGTON The Pentagon is confronting a resurgence of extremism, white supremacy, and other right-wing ideologies in the ranks.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff sent out a blistering memo to the troops this week, warning against extremist activity in the U.S. armed forces.
The move followed the arrests of several military veterans involved in last week s mob insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
They include retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Larry Rendell Brock, Jr. He was photographed on the floor of the Senate, wearing a Kevlar helmet and carrying zip-tie plastic handcuffs.