Homegrown Islamic terrorists -- possibly including radicalized American soldiers -- who target U.S. military communities in the homeland are a "severe and emerging threat," according to a new Congressional report.
The report, released by the staff of Rep. Peter King, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, says there have been at least 33 "threats, plots and strikes" against U.S. military communities since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks and the likelihood of another deadly attack by "militant Islamists" is a "severe threat."
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More News On Homegrown Terrorists Targeting The US Military
Terrorists said to be infiltrating military -- Washington Times
Military communities ‘most sought-after’ target for terrorists in US, says GOP -- The Hill
US military a prime 'target' for home-grown terrorists -- AFP
Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee sees internal threats to military -- Politico
Rep. King’s fourth Muslim-American radicalization hearing to focus on military -- The Hill
DoD official: Military is top target for terror -- Air Force Times
My Comment: In the past I would have been skeptical of such reports .... but after the Fort Hood massacre it is now hard to discount these threats.
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