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Gangs: The Role Of Gang Members In The Military

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Gang Members in the military have every major street gang as well as some prison gangs and OMG has been identified on both domestics and international military installations. Deployments have resulted in gang members among service members and or dependents on or near overseas bases. Additionally, military transfers have resulted, both service members and dependents/relatives, moving to new areas and establishing a gang presence

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