As Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, flanked by other service leaders, placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, veteran Kevin Allen Ake raised an arm to his forehead in salute.
As Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, flanked by other service leaders, placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, veteran Kevin Allen Ake raised an arm to his forehead in salute.
USNORTHCOM said its call for increased security measures is based on world events and the command is not aware of any specific threats to installations. The directive comes as protests are expected across the United States.
Capitol Police said the arrests came after a bicycle-rack barrier was pushed down and a police line was “illegally crossed.” The demonstrators, wearing fatigue clothing, then sat on the steps of the Capitol.