Some of them still do." In a country where freedom of speech is enshrined in the Constitution - and vigorously defended in society - instructions were sent to all unit commanders on how to lead debate without encroaching on the civil rights of some 1.3 million service members. "It concerns me to think that anyone wearing the uniform of a soldier, or sailor, airman, Marine or guardian or Coast Guardsmen would espouse these sorts of beliefs, let alone act on it," Austin said in a video recorded for the discussion days.
New Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the first African-American to hold the position, ordered all units to hold a day of discussions on right-wing and white supremacist extremism. WASHINGTON: Nearly two months after some active service personnel and veterans took part in the deadly attack on the US Capitol, the United States military has begun to tackle extremism within its ranks - but the fight promises to be a difficult one, by the very admission of its leaders.
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