Enough about ‘not picking sides.’ The only right position is against white supremacy and extremism Esteban Castellanos 2 hours ago U.S. Capitol Police officers stand as violent rioters storm the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. (John Minchillo/AP) In late March, the U.S. Air Force Academy held its Department of Defense-mandated extremism stand-down training to examine and to eradicate extremism and white supremacy within the ranks. Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard Clarke spoke of extreme ideologies on “both sides,” rather than confronting the unique flavor of the extremism threat on display Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. Cadets learn how to lead by the example set from their leaders. Whether they lead with honor and integrity in all aspects of their lives, and especially in moments of duress, depends on the standard of leadership that is set by people like Lt. Gen. Clarke.