Hegseth Could Lead Troops Who'd Face Getting Fired for Actions He's Done in the Past

WASHINGTON — If Pete Hegseth were still in uniform, his extramarital affairs and a decision to flatly ignore a combat commander’s directive would not just be drawing the attention of senators — they could have run afoul of military law. That is raising questions among current and former defense leaders and veterans about whether Hegseth […]
Commander of Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal School Was Fired in July

The commander of the Army’s bomb disposal school was quietly fired over the summer, according to the service. Lt. Col. David Alexander, who led the 73rd Ordnance Battalion based in Florida, was dismissed from his position on July 11, though this is the first time the news has been publicized. Alexander was relieved “due to […]
Fired West Point Garrison Commander Found Not Guilty on Drunk Driving Charges

The former commander of the U.S. Army Garrison West Point, Col. Anthony Bianchi, was found not guilty on charges related to excessive drinking and driving under the influence — allegations that led to him being fired from his role last summer. Bianchi was found not guilty on Friday in a Southern District of New York […]
Top Enlisted Leader of 173rd Airborne Brigade in Italy Fired After Sexual Assault Allegations

The top enlisted leader for the 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, was fired amid allegations he sexually assaulted a subordinate while intoxicated, internal records of the incident reviewed by Military.com show. Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Carlson allegedly sexually assaulted a subordinate noncommissioned officer, according to a document summarizing the events. Army officials did […]
Top Enlisted Leader of Army's Washington, DC, Branch Fired After Investigation

The senior enlisted leader in charge of the Army branch that oversees operations across greater Washington, D.C., was fired late last week, the service confirmed to Military.com on Tuesday. Command Sgt. Maj. Veronica Knapp was relieved from her post Aug. 8 following an administrative investigation, Bernhard Lashleyleidner, a spokesperson for the Military District of Washington, […]
Top Enlisted Leader of Army Airborne Brigade in Europe Fired After Investigation

The top enlisted soldier leading the Army’s Europe-based airborne brigade was quietly fired last month following an investigation, the service said Sunday. Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Carlson was removed from his post as the senior enlisted leader of the 173rd Airborne Brigade on July 16 “due to a loss of trust and confidence in his […]
Troops Fired on Kent State Students in 1970. Survivors See Echoes in Today's Campus Protest Movement

KENT, Ohio — Dean Kahler flung himself to the ground and covered his head when the bullets started flying. The Ohio National Guard had opened fire on unarmed war protesters at Kent State University, and Kahler, a freshman, was among them. M1 rifle rounds hit the ground all around him. “And then I got hit,” […]
Army Reveals It Fired Female Commander in Troubled Brigade After Claims of Sexual Assaults on Male Soldiers

A female Army officer was fired from command of a unit based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord amid allegations of multiple sexual assaults against several male subordinates and a pattern of sexual harassment, according to a service spokesperson. Col. Meghann Sullivan served as commander of the 5th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, at […]
Lawyer Picked to Prosecute Army Sexual Assault Is Fired over an Old Email Doubting Victims’ Claims

WASHINGTON — The lawyer selected to be the Army’s first top prosecutor of sexual assaults under an overhaul of the military justice system has been fired because of an email he sent 10 years ago appearing to belittle victims’ assault allegations. Brig. Gen. Warren Wells was removed from the job on Friday by Army Secretary […]
5th SFAB Commander Fired as Other Officers Face Misconduct Investigations

Army Col. Jonathan Chung, commander of the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, or SFAB, was relieved this week, a service spokesman confirmed to Military.com. Chung’s termination comes after a Military.com investigation was first to detail systemic issues with the brigade, including numerous leaders facing investigations into their conduct and disciplinary and performance concerns across the […]