Defense

US troops warned about social media accounts

The Pentagon says the FBI and DHS have issued guidance to U.S. military personnel warning them to be careful with the social media accounts.

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December 2, 2014 8:40 am

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The Pentagon says the FBI and DHS have issued guidance to U.S. military personnel warning them to be careful with the social media accounts. Pentagon spokesman Col. Steve Warren told reporters it was a followed up to action DoD had taken in the recent past. The reason given was that American troops are potential targets of extremist associated with ISIL.