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Army head says Nat. Guard may be allowed to carry guns in DC

WASHINGTON – Defense leaders are reviewing restrictions on the use of force by National Guard members and could allow troops to carry batons or guns in Washington, D.C., as they brace for more protests and possible violence around the Jan. 20 inaugural, The Associated Press has learned.

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14 Fort Hood soldiers fired, suspended over violence at base

WASHINGTON – Army leaders are firing or suspending 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, and ordering policy changes to address chronic leadership failures at the base that contributed to a widespread pattern of violence including murder, sexual assaults and harassment. Two general officers are among those being removed from their jobs, as top Army leaders on Tuesday announced the findings of an independent panel's investigation into problems at the Texas base.The actions, taken by Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, come in the aftermath of a year that saw 25 soldiers assigned to Fort Hood die due to suicide, homicide or accidents, including the bludgeoning death of Spc.

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Army to fire, suspend Fort Hood troops over violence at base

WASHINGTON – U.S. Army leaders are expected to fire or suspend a “significant number” of officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, in a dramatic purge to correct a command culture they believe failed to address leadership failures and a pattern of violence that included murders, sexual assaults and suicides, U.S.

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Army secretary says wreath-laying event at Arlington back on

WASHINGTON – Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy has reversed the COVID-related cancellation of an annual wreath-laying event at Arlington National Cemetery next month, following criticism on social media and pleas to the White House.President Donald Trump said later Tuesday it was he who had reversed “the ridiculous decision” to cancel the event. “It will now go on!” he tweeted.Each year, volunteers around the country place wreaths on the tombstones and markers of veterans as part of Wreaths Across America.

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Army: Fort Hood has some of the "highest numbers" of violent acts, sexual harassment cases

KILLEEN, Texas - On Thursday, Fort Hood hosted Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy who held a press conference to discuss the Army's efforts to address the recent events at Fort Hood.Officials said McCarthy is visiting Ft. Hood in order to engage with local civilian and military leadership and to conduct sensing sessions with enlisted soldiers and junior officers.SIGN UP FOR FOX 7 AUSTIN EMAIL ALERTS"We have to address the challenges and barriers that soldiers endure.

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Army is taking limited steps to counter racial divisiveness

WASHINGTON - The Army will take a few limited steps to counter racial divisiveness among its force, but is delaying a number of more contentious decisions, including recommendations on banning Confederate symbols and changing the names of bases.Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion. McCarthy and Gen.

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Trump says administration ‘would not even consider’ renaming military bases that honor Confederates

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday that his administration “would not even consider” renaming various military bases like North Carolina's Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended slavery.Trump’s announcement came as Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, both former Army officers, put out word through their spokesmen that they are “open to a bipartisan discussion” of renaming the bases. Ten major Army installations are named for Confederate Army officers, mostly senior generals, including Robert E. Lee.

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US Navy to ban Confederate flag from all ships, bases aircraft, and subs

A Confederate flag is shown in the grass. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The U.S.

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US military now rethinking links to Confederate army symbols

WASHINGTON – The U.S. military is rethinking its traditional connection to Confederate Army symbols, mindful of their divisiveness at a time the nation is wrestling with questions of race after the death of George Floyd in police hands.Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, both former Army officers, put out word through their spokesmen that they are “open to a bipartisan discussion” of renaming Army bases such as North Carolina’s Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended the institution of slavery.Separately, the Navy's top admiral announced Tuesday that he will follow the example of Gen.

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Army: Esper reverses plan to send active-duty troops home

The law gives the president to deploy the U.S. military across the country, but only under certain circumstances.

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