Last week, the head of the US Air Academy’s alumni association, Lt. Gen. Michael Gould, was asked if his group’s board members thought the attack on the US Capitol was justified. He waffled. Last night, however, the Air Force alumni association issued a statement saying it indeed objected to the assault. Kathryn Smith, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, speaks with The World’s Marco Werman about racism and white nationalism in the US armed services.
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!