U.S. soldier arrested on terror charges, allegedly swore allegiance to ISIS

FBI special agents arrested 34-year-old Ikaika Erik Kang Saturday evening in Hawaii for allegedly attempting to provide ISIS with military documents and training.

Kang is an active duty U.S. soldier stationed at Schofield Barracks in Honolulu.

The FBI caught him as a part of a year-long investigation. Officials told the media that he had connections to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. NBC News reported that a statement from the Army claimed he allegedly swore allegiance to the Islamic State.

Kang enlisted in the Army in 2001 just months after the 9/11 terror attacks. He has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and had the rank of sergeant first class at the time of his arrest.

Local reports said he went to high school in Hawaii.

Defeating the Islamic State was one of President Trump's most pronounced campaign promises, and with the fall of Mosul in Iraq to coalition U.S.-allied forces, the world is one step closer to being rid of their scourge.

Trump also tried to institute restrictions on travel from terror-stricken countries, but the effort has been hampered by legal challenges. The Supreme Court said that the government could continue with a partial ban until they take up the case fully.