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The military’s far-right problem

Today, Explained

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The Extremism Within: Military Ideologies and the Oklahoma City Bombing

This chapter explores the Oklahoma City bombing and its perpetrators, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, highlighting the influence of military backgrounds on extremist beliefs. It critically examines the military's response to far-right extremism, the challenges of monitoring personnel, and the need for a proactive culture in addressing harmful ideologies.

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