Veterans are increasingly joining extremist groups but a lack of data on the topic makes it difficult to pinpoint exactly how deep the problem runs, a panel of experts told House lawmakers on Wednesday.
Veterans address extremism in the military debate
Extremism in the military at center of debate By Alana Austin | May 6, 2021 at 12:24 PM EDT - Updated May 6 at 12:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - In the aftermath of the violence at the U.S. Capitol this past January, thereâs a discussion taking place about rooting out extremism in the military. Several of the rioters arrested or facing potential charges are veterans. While some veterans are speaking out about concerns within their own ranks, others say such fears are overblown.
âIt just flabbergasts me that people who took an oath to support and defend the Constitution would attack the U.S. Capitol,âsaid Joe Plenzler.
Veterans address extremism in the military debate
Extremism in the military at center of debate By Alana Austin | May 6, 2021 at 11:24 AM CDT - Updated May 6 at 11:24 AM
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - In the aftermath of the violence at the U.S. Capitol this past January, thereâs a discussion taking place about rooting out extremism in the military. Several of the rioters arrested or facing potential charges are veterans. While some veterans are speaking out about concerns within their own ranks, others say such fears are overblown.
âIt just flabbergasts me that people who took an oath to support and defend the Constitution would attack the U.S. Capitol,âsaid Joe Plenzler.
Former Top Military Officials Join Campaign to Restore Confidence in Voting
In this Nov. 3, 2020, file photo, mostly masked northern Nevadans wait to vote in-person at Reed High School in Sparks, Nev., prior to polls closing. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner)
30 Apr 2021
A new awareness campaign is hoping to draw in more veterans who want to be involved in safeguarding the democratic voting process.
Count Every Hero, a nonpartisan organization formed in 2020 to ensure service members and their families could participate in U.S. elections through the absentee ballots, launched Operation Protect Democracy on Thursday. It is a campaign that encourages veterans and everyday citizens to engage in restoring confidence in the electoral process especially following the Jan. 6 events at the U.S. Capitol.