Military Veterans Helped Storm the Capitol

Another U.S. military veteran identified as one of the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol. 

A rioter seen in photos and video wearing military gear on the Senate floor during the assault on the Capitol is identified as  retired Air Force lieutenant colonel Larry Rendall Brock, Jr. of Texas. Brock confirmed to the New Yorker Friday he’s the man in those photos. The FBI and police are determined to arrest the rioters but military veterans who took part in the siege may also face charges from the Pentagon. The Supreme Court ruled two years ago the Defense Department can prosecute veterans for crimes after retirement. Carmen Roberts. Fox News.


The woman shot and killed by police during the attack, Ashli Babbit, was also an Air Force veteran.

Ashli Babbitt


On the other side of the battle the Capitol Police officer who was killed by pro-Trump extremists inside the Capitol was also a military veteran. Brian Sicknick served six years in the New Jersey Air National Guard.

U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick

Opinion: All Gave Some; Some Gave All

By Carmen Roberts (Nov 9) NEW YORK — We honor all our veterans who served, who protected our freedom. We also honor their families who sacrificed with them. Without our soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and coast guard the world would be a darker place.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, New York

photos: Betty S, Fabian C , Carlos V, Lolly S and Carmen Roberts

For a third year NYC Harley Owners Group rode to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in downtown Manhattan. Director Joe S. started the ride in 2012 to give the members a personal way to say thanks.
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