Pentagon Says Domestic Extremists Pose Serious Threat to US Military

Pentagon Says Domestic Extremists Pose Serious Threat to US Military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin listens to a question as he speaks during a media briefing at the Pentagon on Feb. 19, 2021, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP Photo
Isabel van Brugen
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Domestic extremists pose a serious threat to the U.S. military by seeking to add service members to their ranks, and joining the armed forces to boost their combat skills, according to a report from the Pentagon.

“Military members are highly prized by these groups as they bring legitimacy to their causes and enhance their ability to carry out attacks,” the Defense Department report (pdf), compiled last year at Congress’s request and published on March 2, warns.
Isabel van Brugen
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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