Pvt. Travis King, Soldier Who Fled to North Korea, Faces Desertion and Child Pornography Charges
Pvt. Travis King — the young soldier who ran across the border into North Korea in July, triggering fears about a hostage situation before he was released without conditions in September — is now facing eight different charges from the Army, including desertion and child pornography. King’s charge sheet, which was reviewed by Military.com, alleges […]
US Army Soldier Accused of Killing His Wife in Alaska Faces Court Hearing
JUNEAU, Alaska — A U.S. Army soldier accused of killing his wife in Alaska after a night out celebrating his 21st birthday is set to be back in court Thursday, according to court records. Zarrius Ray Hildabrand faces murder and evidence tampering charges in the death of his wife, Saria Hildabrand, of Utah, whose body […]
Nominee for VA Deputy Advances in Senate But Faces Bumpy Road Ahead
The nominee to be the next No. 2 official at the Department of Veterans Affairs has been advanced by a Senate panel, but could face a bumpy road to final confirmation. The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on Thursday voted 13-6 to advance Tanya Bradsher, who was nominated by President Joe Biden to be the next […]
Fired Texas Army Commander Charged with Sex Abuse Faces Court-Martial
The former commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, was charged with sexually assaulting another officer’s wife, according to court documents reviewed by Military.com. Col. Jon Meredith, an armor officer, was arraigned Monday at Fort Cavazos, Texas, the base formerly known as Fort Hood, and faces a court-martial. Meredith has been charged with […]