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

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary

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

2024 all-Army EOD Team of the Year competition on Fort Liberty

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

Colonel Anthony J. Bianchi

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

U.S. Paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade

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

Command Sgt. Maj. Veronica Knapp

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

Shoulder patch of a paratrooper from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team

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 […]

5th SFAB Commander Fired as Other Officers Face Misconduct Investigations

U.S. Army Col. Jonathan Chung.

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 […]