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Extremism in the ranks is a ‘threat,’ but the Pentagon’s not sure how to address it
The Pentagon is signaling a crackdown on extremists in the ranks. But it won't be easy.
By Todd South
Latest "white supremacy military" stories
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The Navy has no idea how many sailors it has booted for extremist activity
A reg exists for COs to separate sailors for such activity, but the Navy doesn't track how often it's used.
The military must not settle for being a microcosm
At a minimum, the military should be a reflection of the best in our society, says the author of this commentary.
By Asha Padmanabhan
For 1st Black Pentagon chief, racism challenge is personal
Austin, who broke racial barriers throughout his four decades in the Army, said military leaders must set the right example to discourage and eliminate extremist behavior.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Fighting demons, healing hatred, restoring hope: How to defeat extremism in the US military
The military needs a program as part of the mandatory demobilization process to promote the deradicalization of service members, says the author of this commentary.
By Chris Buckley, Myrieme Churchill and Jacob Ware